ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update April 5, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-014 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 5, 2011) – Afghan National Security and coalition forces detained a high-level insurgent leader along with a suspected insurgent during a security operation in Dand Patan district, Paktiya province, Sunday.   The insurgent leader and the suspected insurgent arrived at a combined checkpoint and after being identified were detained by the combined forces. The insurgent leader is known to be an improvised explosive device facilitator responsible for emplacing IEDs and coordinating attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF in Dand Patan district over the previous eight months.  Both detainees were taken into custody by Afghan National Security Forces for processing and further questioning.