ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-079
For Immediate Release                      

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 24, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents and detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Sar-e Pul district, Sar-e Pul province, yesterday. 

The leader is the Taliban appointed governing official for attacks in Balkh province. He organizes attacks against Afghan security forces and coordinates roadside bomb acquisition, construction and emplacement throughout the province.  

While moving into position, the Afghan-led security force noticed several individuals attempting to evade. The force moved to detain two insurgents who fled to a cave. The force unsuccessfully called for the men to come out peacefully. After observing the men move into a hostile position, the two were engaged and killed.  

The force also pursued and detained several additional individuals and after initial questioning, the force determined they had suspected ties to the Taliban. No women or children were harmed during the operation.