Afghan, Coalition Force Targets Taliban Leader in Zabul
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-151 For Immediate Release
Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 15) - An Afghan and coalition security force targeted a mid-level Taliban leader, who commands an attack cell and facilitates the movement of weapons in Shah Joy district, during an operation in Zabul province Thursday.   Intelligence tips led the security force to a remote compound in Shah Joy district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force began to clear the compound. During the clearance, one individual was killed when he showed hostile intent toward the security force.   After the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning of the residents at the scene before detaining several suspected insurgents.   The security force also pursued several armed individuals that ran from the targeted compound. During the pursuit, an armed insurgent demonstrated hostile intent toward the security force. The security force responded, killing him. The assault force also found a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with multiple rounds and an automatic weapon with multiple magazines at the scene.   The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.