ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 2, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-004 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 2, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent and detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a senior Taliban leader during a security operation in Murghab district, Badghis province, yesterday. The leader is the insurgent provincial commissioner for Badghis. He provides fighters to leaders in the province and leads 10 to 15 fighters in the Bala Murghab area.  The security force targeted a compound in the district based on numerous intelligence tips. While moving into position, the force was engaged by one armed insurgent. The force responded, killing one insurgent. Afterwards, the force continued their search for the leader, isolating the compound and calling for all occupants to exit. After ensuring the safety of the women and children, the force searched the compound and questioned residents about the leader’s location. Subsequent to the interviews, the force detained two suspected insurgents for further questioning.