ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-072
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent and killed one insurgent who attempted to attack them during a security operation in Chak district, Wardak province, yesterday.

The security force was searching for a Taliban appointed governing official operating in Chak District, Wardak province. He is responsible for coordinating and planning attacks against Afghan security forces and distributing logistical supplies to his subordinates.

While searching a compound, the Afghan-led security force called for all individuals inside the compound to exit the premises peacefully. One individual refused to comply with the request, and the Afghan members of the force entered the building to find him. The individual fled out another exit, where he was confronted by other members of the force who repeatedly called for him to halt. He again failed to comply with the instructions and behaved in a threatening manner. As a force protection measure, the hostile individual was subsequently shot and killed.

Evidence found on scene, and interviews with multiple people in the compound, revealed he was connected to the Taliban appointed governing official and other Taliban leaders in the province. The force detained one suspected insurgent based on information provided by local residents.