ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-047 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 16, 2011) – Afghan and coalition forces killed one insurgent and detained several others during a deliberate clearance operation in Ghormach district, Faryab province, yesterday.  The security force targeted a Taliban safe haven in Arzanak village, which is associated with improvised explosive device activity and cache sites. The purpose of the operation was to disrupt Taliban operations in an area that has historically been associated with the senior leader and head of the Taliban shura council in Ghormach district, Faryab province.  During the operation, the combined force cleared multiple compounds, and were engaged by multiple armed insurgents. After establishing positive identification, the combined force engaged the enemy positions, killing one insurgent and detaining several others. There were no civilian casualties or collateral damage reported during the operation.