ISAF Joint Command Operational Update March 25, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-083 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 25, 2011) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader in a Kandahar province raid today.   The leader was actively involved in vehicle-borne improvised explosive device planning, attacks and assassinations against Afghan civilians, Afghan government officials and Afghan and coalition forces in Kandahar City. He was coordinating the acquisition of uniforms and ID cards to gain access to coalition bases.   Intelligence reports led the security force to a remote compound in Daman district.  While securing the targeted area, the force observed two insurgents outside the compound. One of the insurgents began to flee, raising his weapon towards the force. The security force engaged the man, killing him and the other man, who was caught in the crossfire.   The security force then secured the compound and used a loud speaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. One suspected insurgent refused to comply with the security forces’ instructions and attempted to escape. The man was detained and taken into custody.    Near the compound, a vehicle approached the targeted area. The security team used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the vehicle.  The occupants were questioned and taken into custody as suspected insurgents.   The joint security force captured the Taliban leader, killed two insurgents, and detained numerous other suspected insurgents for further questioning. Multiple heavy artillery shell casings, two M-16’s with magazines, one AK-47 with magazines, three pistols with magazines and a chest rack were also recovered.