Afghan and Coalition Force Detains Several Suspected Insurgents in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-07-CA-164  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (July 24) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Paktika province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban sub-commander involved in improvised explosive device (IED) attacks against coalition forces.   The Taliban sub commander also acts as a Mullah who blesses the actions of foreign-influenced insurgents who intimidate the population in order to disrupt the security efforts of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Mota Khan.   The security force targeted a compound west of Zardad in Mota Khan district in pursuit of the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for the occupants to peacefully exit the buildings and then cleared the compound.   After the compound was secure, the security force detained four suspected insurgents for further questioning. No shots were fired and the women and children were protected throughout the search. About 300,000 Pakistani rupees were also found at the scene.   "We suspect this operation will significantly cripple insurgent morale and propaganda within the Mota Khan district," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Afghan and coalition forces will continue to pursue and capture those standing in the way of peace and stability in Afghanistan."