Haqqani, Taliban Leaders Targeted Throughout Afghanistan
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-S-360 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 29, 2010) – Afghan and coalition forces detained more than 15 suspected insurgents during three security operations over the last 24 hours.  An operation in Kandahar province resulted in the detention of several suspected insurgents as they targeted a suicide bomber and vehicle-borne improvised explosive device leader.  The forces detained the suspects in the Panjwa’i district. The targeted individual is known to operate in the province’s Spin Boldak district to conduct attacks against Afghan National Police and coalition forces. He is reported to be in the planning stages of suicide operations in addition to being responsible for vehicle-borne IED construction.  The joint security force used intelligence reports to lead them to the targeted location. Afghan forces conducted a call out before conducting the search. The Afghan and coalition forces detained the suspects based on initial questioning at the scene.  The security forces ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the operations.