name: Suspected Insurgents Detained in Pursuit of Taliban Commander
text: Suspected Insurgents Detained in Pursuit of Taliban Commander
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-286 For Immediate Release
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  KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 26) - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Zabul province Saturday while in pursuit of a mid-level Taliban commander operating in Tarnek wa Jaldak district.  The commander coordinates and participates in attacks against Afghan government officials.  Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in the village of Ramazi Kalay in Tarnek wa Kalay district to search for the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.  After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained three suspected insurgents.  The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.