ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update April 2, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-005 For Immediate Release                     KABUL, Afghanistan (April 2, 2011) In Helmand province, an Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF patrol killed two insurgents and detained several others while targeting a senior Taliban leader in Musa Qualah district, yesterday.   The targeted insurgent is known to be a senior Taliban commander in northern Helmand province where he facilitates the distribution of explosives and large quantities of ammunitions to subordinate leaders. He is also responsible for planning, coordinating and carrying out small-arms and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF.   During the detention operation, one insurgent was killed when he raised an AK-47 towards the combined forces and attempted to engage them. Another insurgent was killed when he tried to throw a grenade at the combined forces. The combined forces also detained several suspected insurgents that were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.