ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-105

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 30, 2011) 
In Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and two suspected insurgents during a security operation in Qalat district, yesterday. The leader was responsible for both facilitation and attack coordination within Qalat district. He has moved weapons and communications equipment for fellow insurgents, and has conducted several attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

He was captured at his compound along with two of his associates. The force was led there after receiving multiple reports from citizens. No women or children were harmed in the night operation.