ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 5, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-013 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 5, 2011) – An Afghan and coalition force killed several Taliban insurgents and detained several suspected insurgents in Sayad district, Sar-e Pul province, yesterday.  The target of the operation was a Taliban insurgent who is the shadow governor for Sar-e Pul province and key power broker in the north. He has ties to foreign fighter facilitation and suicide training camps operating in the province.  The joint security force targeted a compound in the district based on multiple intelligence sources. While moving into position to secure the compound, the security force was engaged by one Taliban insurgent. The force suppressed enemy fire, killing an insurgent. Several other insurgents from the same area were taken into custody by the joint security force.  The security force then secured and cleared the compound; detaining one additional insurgent for further questioning.  While preparing to exit the area, the force observed several Taliban members take cover in a ditch just outside of town. The security force isolated the ditch, calling for all insurgents to exit peacefully. The insurgents, armed with AK-47’s, engaged the security force. The force returned fire, resulting in several insurgents killed.