ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-005
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 3, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents during a search for a Taliban leader in Archi district, Kunduz province yesterday. 

The leader directs the Archi district attack network, and plans and executes attacks against Afghan government officials and Afghan security forces.

During the search, the Afghan-led security force noticed several individuals, armed with AK-47 rifles, maneuvering in the area. The force pursued the individuals, resulting in an engagement which killed several insurgents. The force discovered a grenade launcher and several grenades on the deceased insurgents.