ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 10, 2011
ISAF Joint  Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-028 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 10)  Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Taliban leader, and detained two suspected insurgents during security operations in Khak-e-Safayd district, Farah province, yesterday.  The Taliban leader operates mainly in Khak-e-Safayd district, producing and distributing IEDs to multiple subordinate groups who emplace them in various locations throughout the district, targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He is known to intimidate the local citizens and kidnap those who do not show their support and loyalty to the Taliban.  Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Two suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning.