One suspected insurgent detained in Zabul
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update April 2, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-003 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 2, 2011) In Zabul province, Afghan and coalition forces detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban Improvised Explosive Device (IED) facilitator during a security operation in Qalat district, yesterday.  The Taliban IED Facilitator was involved in the kidnapping, robbing and murder of a National Directorate of Security (NDS) agent, as well as coordinating movements of IEDs to other insurgents.  Joint security forces targeted a compound in the area based on intelligence reports. The security force isolated the area, then called for all occupants to exit the building peacefully.  After ensuring the safety of all women and children, the combined forces secured and cleared the area and after questioning residents on scene, detained one suspected insurgent.  During the operations from all the provinces there were no civilians harmed and security forces were careful to ensure the safety of all women and children throughout the searches.