Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Taliban Leader in Logar
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-279 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 24, 2010) – Afghan and coalition forces targeted the acting Taliban leader for Baraki Barak district detaining one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Logar province, yesterday.  The targeted Taliban leader is responsible for orchestrating improvised explosive device attacks and direct and indirect fire attacks against coalition forces in Baraki Barak district. Recent reporting links him to several IED attacks and it is likely that he is in possession of several machine guns.  The security force followed intelligence tips to a compound to search for the leader. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the building. After the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning at the scene before detaining the suspected insurgent.  The operation was conducted in the hours of darkness to minimize risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.