2012-05-S-058

For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (May 31)
An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban leader in Wali Muhammad Shahid Khugyani district, Ghazni province, today. The leader conducts roadside bombings, indirect fire attacks and other operations against Afghan and coalition troops throughout the district. He is also suspected in ordering the kidnapping of Afghan troops earlier this month. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained as a result of this operation.