ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 14, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-092 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 14, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province yesterday.  The targeted militant is a Pakistani-based Taliban leader, who is responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also involved in training and moving foreign fighters into southern Afghanistan.  The leader has connections with al-Qaida and Haqqani Network leaders and fighters. Recent reporting indicates he is planning to travel to Helmand province to lead large-scale operations against Afghan and coalition forces.   Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity.