ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-07-S-075
For Immediate Release

An Afghan and coalition combined security force killed five insurgents during a security operation targeting a Taliban leader in Qarghah’i district, Laghman province yesterday.

The leader plans attacks and facilitates weapons, fighters, and suicide bombers in the area.

The security force searched for the leader at an associated compound in the district. While there, the force encountered several armed insurgents who engaged them throughout the night. The force, responding to enemy fire, killed five insurgents and wounded another. One local national female had minor wounds as a result of the engagement. She was treated on-site, and released after being assessed in good health.

Before leaving the area, the security force detained two individuals with suspected ties to the Taliban. They will be held for further questioning.