Several Suspected Insurgents Detained by Afghan and Coalition Force in Zabul
 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-07-CA-170  For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Zabul province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban commander, who coordinates attacks against Afghan civilians, Afghan and coalition forces. He also orchestrated kidnappings of Afghan government officials, Afghan National Security Forces and civilians in the Qalat district.  The security force targeted a compound outside Mollayan in Qalat district in pursuit of the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the compound. After questioning the residents, the security force detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning. The security force discovered and destroyed improvised explosive device (IED) materials at the scene.  No shots were fired and the women and children were protected throughout the search.  "We are actively pursuing the criminals who are deliberately targeting and killing innocent civilians, which is what the Taliban are doing as confirmed in Mullah Omar's most recent guidance to his fighters. The coalition's number one priority is protecting innocent lives," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Our message to the good people of Afghanistan is quite clear - the Afghan and Coalition Forces are fighting for your safety."