Force Targets Taliban Leader, Detains 2 Suspected Insurgents
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-154  For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 15) - Afghan and coalition forces killed one insurgent and detained two suspected insurgents during an overnight operation in Wardak province targeting a Taliban leader who is extremely active in conducting improvised explosive device, direct fire and kidnapping attacks on Highway One.   Highway One connects the major cities in Afghanistan making it one of the busiest routes in the country.   Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound northwest of Sekhabad in Sayed Abad district. As the security force cleared the compound, they killed an armed insurgent demonstrating hostile intent. The assault force found a hand grenade and automatic weapon on the insurgent.   When the area was secure, the security force detained two suspected insurgents after questioning on the scene.   The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.