ISAF Joint Command Operational Update April 27, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2011-04-S-082 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 27, 2011) – An Afghan and coalition force captured a senior Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin leader and several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday.  The leader was the senior leader for all Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin operations in Khost province.  The security force targeted the leader’s suspected compound after numerous intelligence sources indicated insurgent activity in the district. The force isolated the area and called for all occupants to exit the buildings. After ensuring the safety of the women and children, the force interviewed residents.  While conducting the interviews, the force identified and detained the leader, along with several of his associates, for further questioning. There were no shots fired during the operation.