ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 30, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-091 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 30, 2011)  In Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, an Afghan and coalition security force detained four suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation yesterday.  The Taliban leader is active along the Qandahari belt of Baghlan province and commands approximately 60 fighters in the district.  The force targeted compounds in the district after multiple intelligence reports indicated insurgent activity in the area. The force secured and cleared both compounds after having all occupants exit the buildings. The clearance commenced and concluded without shots fired.  At both locations, the force conducted interviews with local residents on the whereabouts of the leader. Based on the interviews, the force detained four individuals with suspected ties to Taliban insurgency for further questioning.