ISAF Joint Command Operational Update April 2, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-003 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 2, 2011)  Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained two individuals while in search of a Taliban leader during a security operation in Qosh Tepa district, Jawzjan province, yesterday.  The Taliban insurgent is the head of the Taliban commission for Faryab province, as well as a leader and advisor to the Taliban military commander in the province. He is responsible for multiple IED attacks against Afghan National Security Forces.   Based on intelligence sources, the joint security force targeted a compound in Qosh Tepa district. While moving into position, the security force observed a suspected insurgent fleeing the area. They pursued the suspected insurgent and detained him for further questioning.  The combined security forces then moved to secure the compound. Once the compound was secured, joint security forces cleared the area. After initial questioning, they detained one suspected insurgent for further questioning.