Regional Command South
Headquarters, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force- Afghanistan

URUZGAN, Afghanistan (July 13, 2011)– Afghan National Police and Afghan Local Police personnel conducted a patrol, independent of coalition forces, near the Chashmak village in order to disrupt insurgent activity in the Gizab bowl, July 9. 

According to district police officials, the Afghan forces received information of insurgent activity and movement through the southern sector of the Senjed pass. Led by District Chief of Police Lilay, the Afghan forces engaged insurgents resulting in seven enemy fighters killed in action, and one person of interest detained. 

“We are determined to reduce the negative impact of insurgents on our community,” said District Chief of Police Lilay. “We have a force that is ready to respond quickly and effectively to threats in our villages.” 

Gizab officials said they understand that progress and development are directly related to security. 

“We have many projects in this area and we will not tolerate insurgents disrupting our progress,” said a local shura member. 

According to the Ministry of Interior, there are more than 350 ALP working to improve security in Gizab. 

“Afghan forces have shown increased knowledge and confidence in deploying to reduce insurgent activity,” said a Special Operations team leader. “I know they will continue to expand their capacity to respond to threats as Afghan officials continue to empower the ANP and ALP forces.” 

Afghan Local Police are selected by village elders and the local shura to provide protection from insurgents and other hostile forces threatening their villages. The program connects rural areas to various levels of the Government of Afghanistan, and is administered by the Afghan Ministry of Interior.