ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 7, 2011


ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-026 
For Immediate Release 

 KABUL, Afghanistan (June 7, 2011)
 A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Imam Sahib district, Kunduz province, yesterday. The leader works with Taliban and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leadership in Takhar province. He assists the head of the Taliban commission for Takhar and facilitates the transportation of explosive components and directs roadside bomb emplacement. 

 Following several intelligence tips, the Afghan-led security force targeted a compound in the district to search for the leader. While searching the area, the force detained two individuals with suspected ties to the leader. No shots were fired during the night operation and no civilians were harmed.