ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 4, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-010 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 4, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a senior Taliban leader in Dahanah-ye Ghori district, Baghlan province, yesterday. The leader is the deputy chief, commanding and controlling Taliban operations in Burkah district, Baglhan province.   Multiple reports of explosive device activity in the area led the security force to search for the Taliban leader at a compound in Dahanah-ye Ghori. The force isolated the area and called for all occupants to exit the buildings. Not all occupants acted in accordance with the request and, as a result, the force used non-lethal escalation-of-force measures to get the others to comply. Once all occupants were out of the compound, the force secured the safety of the women and children. They continued the operation, searching buildings and interviewing residents. After questioning, the force detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning. During the search, the force also discovered and destroyed multiple grenades, armor piercing rounds and a chest rack.  There were no shots fired during the operation.