2011-10-S-061
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 30, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed a Taliban leader and detained one suspected insurgent during an operation in Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, Saturday.

The leader conducted ambush attacks against convoys of Afghan forces.

During the operation, the security force observed an armed individual, assessing an immediate threat the force engaged, killing insurgent leader. One AK-47 assault rifle and a grenade were confiscated by the force.