ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 5, 2011
ISAF Joint Command-Afghanistan
2011-06-S-018 
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 5, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and detained several of his associates during a security operation in Kunduz district, Kunduz province, yesterday. 

The targeted leader was part of a significant attack network and commanded 20-25 fighters in Wali Mohammed Ogrtepa village in Kunduz district. He and the Kunduz attack network are directly involved in roadside bomb and suicide attacks against Afghan government officials and Afghan National Security Forces. 

The Afghan-led security force captured the leader at a compound in the district. The security force isolated the compound and an Afghan member of the force called for all occupants to exit. Once the women and children were secured, the force searched the area and interviewed residents, where they identified the leader. He, along with several of his associates, were detained for further questioning. 

The force ensured the safety of all civilians during the night operation and no shots were fired.