2012-05-S-006

For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (May 4) — An Afghan led security force supported by coalition troops detained a Taliban leader during an operation in Imam Sahib district, Kunduz province, today.
The leader planned and conducted roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition troops throughout the province. He is also coordinated the movement of insurgents from Pakistan to Kunduz.
The security force detained two additional insurgents as a result of this operation.