ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-08-S-056
For Immediate Release 


KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 21, 2011)
In Qalat district, Zabul province, an Afghan and coalition combined security force captured a Taliban leader and one suspected insurgent during a security operation, yesterday. The detained leader was responsible for leading attacks against Afghan National Security Forces in the district. He also coordinated roadside bomb placements and facilitated weapons for other insurgents.