name: 2
text: 2012-05-S-028
  
  For Immediate Release
  
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 16)
  In Khanabad district, Kunduz province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a senior Taliban leader, today. The leader plans and organizes roadside bombings, suicide attacks and other operations against Afghan and coalition troops throughout the district. He also uses intimidation against civilians who support the government of Afghanistan and recently attempted to halt the construction of a bridge in the district by threatening Afghan workers. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.