Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Leaders in Takhar, Nimroz, Wardak


ISAF Joint Command – Afghanistan 2011-01-S-296 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 26, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces detained more than 10 suspected insurgents and killed several armed combatants during three operations aimed at capturing a high-ranking Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan senior leader and Taliban leadership throughout Afghanistan yesterday.   In Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban IED manufacturer during a security operation detaining numerous suspected insurgents.  The targeted Taliban IED manufacturer and emplacer operates in Sayyidabad district. He is involved in multiple attacks on Afghan National Army and coalition forces and is associated with Taliban leaders and facilitators in the area. Reporting indicates he built IEDs in his home and then stockpiled them in the local area for future attacks.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Sayyidabad district where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search and securing the area. Numerous suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.