Taliban leader and several associates captured in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 6, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2011-05-S-016 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 6, 2011) In Maiwand district, Kandahar province yesterday, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader and several insurgents during a security operation. The leader commanded and facilitated multiple insurgents who regularly conduct reconnaissance on Afghan and coalition activities. He uses the information to conduct attacks in the Maiwand and Zharay regions. He also coordinates an ammunition and explosive device facilitation network in the district.  Numerous sources and intelligence reports led the security force to the leader’s suspected compound in the district. While moving into position, the force observed a suspected insurgent attempting to flee the area. He was taken into custody for further questioning.  The force then moved to search the targeted compound. They secured and cleared the compound before interviewing residents. After the interviews, the force detained several addition suspected insurgents for further questioning. Throughout the operation the force ensured the safety of the women and children.