Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Taliban Leaders
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-259 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 23, 2011) - Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader for an improvised explosive device attack cell detaining five suspected insurgents during a joint security operation in Farah province yesterday.  The Taliban leader is responsible for the production and distribution of IEDs to multiple subordinate insurgent groups that emplace IEDs targeting Afghan National Security Force and coalition members. Additionally, he is involved in intimidation and kidnapping of locals who do not support the Taliban insurgency. The Taliban leader operates primarily in Khak-e Safayd district and is associated with other Taliban leaders in the area.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in the district, where Afghan and coalition forces conducted a search after securing the compound. Five suspected insurgents were detained after the compound was secure based on initial questioning at the scene.