name: Two killed and several detained in Baghlan
text: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 3, 2011
  
  
  ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
  2011-06-S-009 
  For Immediate Release 
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (June 3, 2011)   A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents and detained several suspected insurgents during a nighttime security operation to search for a Taliban leader in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, yesterday. 
  
  The leader serves on the Baghlan-e Jadid district Taliban commission and previously led a group of 10 fighters. He also works with area commission members and other Taliban leaders to plan attack operations. 
  
  While moving to isolate the targeted compound, the Afghan-led security force was attacked by several insurgents armed with AK-47 rifles. Responding to the fire, the force killed two armed insurgents. 
  
  Immediately following the engagement, the force isolated and searched one of the targeted compounds where they detained one individual with suspected ties to Taliban activity. Additional suspected insurgents were also detained at separate compounds. All individuals were transported with the force for further questioning. 
  
  Throughout the search, the force ensured the safety of the women and children during the operation. No civilians were harmed.