ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 19, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-064 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 19) – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces targeted a Taliban leader, detaining several suspected insurgents during security operations in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, yesterday.  The leader is the Baghlan-e Jadid senior Taliban leader. He independently plans operations, manages the network, and reports to senior Taliban leaders.  Recently, he has been planning suicide attacks for the upcoming holidays. He is also involved in improvised explosive device IED attacks.   Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for the residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene.  Security forces recovered one machine gun, 300-400 rounds of ammunition, one pistol and one rocket-propelled grenade launcher.