Forces Target Former Taliban Shadow Chief in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2011-01-S-237  For Immediate Release Download PDF
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 21, 2011) 
In Kandahar City, a separate Afghan and coalition force conducted a deliberate clearing operation targeting Taliban leaders and detaining two suspected insurgents in the province.
 The security force targeted Taliban leaders who operate within the city, denying them freedom of movement and safe havens in the area. The Taliban leaders are responsible for IED cells and assassination attempts against Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials.
 Security forces followed leads to the target location in the city, where Afghan and coalition forces conducted a search after securing the compound. Two suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene.