2011-11-S-011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 7, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition force detained an insurgent leader and several additional insurgents during a security operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, Saturday.  The leader was responsible for planning improvised explosive device attacks and recruiting insurgents to conduct suicide attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. According to reports, the leader and his subordinates were detained without incident and no civilians were harmed during the operation.