Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-212 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 19, 2011) – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban improvised explosive device leader along with two suspected insurgents during a security operation in Kandahar province yesterday.  The Taliban leader directed and conducted IED attacks against Afghan National Security Forces. He operated in the Maiwand district and was in direct contact with other Taliban insurgents in the area. He planned to attack Afghan government officials as they travelled in the province according to recent reporting.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted location, where Afghan and coalition forces conducted a search after securing the compound. The Taliban leader along with two suspected insurgents was detained after initial questioning at the scene.