Insurgent Leadership Targeted, Suspected Insurgents Detained
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-CA-178 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 14, 2010) – Afghan and coalition forces detained numerous suspected insurgents during four operations aimed at capturing insurgent leadership throughout Afghanistan Saturday.  In southern Afghanistan, security forces detained two individuals suspected of being associated with the current Taliban deputy shadow governor of Bakwah district in Farah province. He is responsible for directing attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, and executing strategic guidance from Farah senior terrorist leaders as well as leadership in Pakistan.  Security forces tracked the suspected insurgents to a remote location in Bakwah district to ensure the safety of local residents. As the security force secured the area, the suspected insurgents attempted to flee, but were detained peacefully.  The assault forces conducted the operations without firing their weapons and they ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the searches.