ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-005
For Immediate Release 

In Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, a combined Afghan and coalition force conducted a security operation yesterday resulting in one insurgent killed and one suspected insurgent detained. The target of the operation was the Taliban appointed governing official for operations in western Nangarhar. 

The Afghan-led security force was searching for a Taliban leader when they noticed several armed insurgents fleeing the area. While trying to contain the individuals, an engagement followed, resulting in one insurgent killed. Additionally, one individual was detained at a separate location where the force found approximately 70 pounds (32 kgs) of explosives.