ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 7, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-019 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 7, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent and detained two while searching for a Taliban leader in Behsud district, Nangarhar province yesterday.  The Taliban leader is an al-Qaida affiliated insurgent operating in Wanat district, Kunar province and Waygal valley, Nuristan province. He is closely associated with a number of Taliban leaders who are currently facilitating al-Qaida foreign fighters in the region.   The combined force targeted a compound in the district based on numerous intelligence sources. While moving into position the force was engaged by one armed suspected insurgent. The suspected insurgent was given many verbal warnings in Pashtu, however he ignored the warnings and raised his weapon toward the security force. The force engaged the suspected insurgent, resulting in his death.  After the engagement, the force continued search procedures by isolating the compound. The force insured the safety of all women and children and continued their search. They searched and cleared the area without any further issues. Afterwards, the force detained two suspected insurgents after questioning residents of the compound.