name: Three detained in Baghlan
text: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 8, 2011
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-025 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (April 8, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and two suspected insurgents during a security operation in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, yesterday. The leader was an improvised explosive device expert who was directly responsible for conducting attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was also a key member in the Baghlan suicide-attack network.  Based on multiple intelligence sources, the security force targeted the leader s compound in Baghlan-e Jadid. The combined security force secured the targeted area, then called for all occupants to exit the premises peacefully. After ensuring the safety of the women and children, the force conducted their search and interviewed residents at the compound. Security forces identified and detained the Taliban leader along with two other suspected insurgents. No shots were fired during the operation.