ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 29, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-107  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 29, 2011)  In Zurmat district, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Haqqani Network leader, yesterday.   The leader manages fighters, executes tactical insurgent operations and plans attacks against Afghan National Security Forces.  After extensive intelligence gathering, the Afghan-led security force searched several compounds associated with the leader. During the search, the force came across several individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity. After questioning these individuals and local residents, several suspected insurgent were detained. Throughout the search, the security force was careful to ensure the safety of all women and children.