ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 4, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-010 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 4, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained more than 10 suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The leader is the senior governing official for Taliban attacks in Kandahar. He previously was the Taliban district leader for Arghistan district, and is a member of the Kandahar military shura.   Intelligence reports led the force to search a compound in the district. The force secured and cleared several buildings while searching for the leader. After searching the area and conducting interviews, the force identified and detained more than 10 individuals with suspected links to Taliban insurgency in the area. The force ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the search and no shots were fired during the operation.