ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 14, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-048 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 14, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Chahar Darah district, Kunduz province, yesterday.   The Taliban leader is the insurgent military commander for Kunduz province and former district commander for Chahar Darah.  He works with the Kunduz suicide attack network leader to plan attacks and IED emplacements.   The combined security force searched for the leader at a compound in the district. They secured the compound and conducted interviews with local residents. Two individuals were detained under suspicion of involvement with Taliban activity in the area. No civilians were harmed during the operation.