KABUL, Afghanistan (Mar. 08) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured two Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leaders during an operation in Faizabad district, Badakhshan province, today.


One leader, responsible for suicide bombings against Afghan government senior officials throughout Badakshan and Kunduz provinces, was wounded during the operation and received medical treatment.


The other insurgent leader was a bomb-making expert who helped plan suicide attacks.


The security force also detained an additional suspected insurgent along with a suicide vest, explosives, blasting caps and detonation cord as a result of this operation.