Several killed and 1 detained in Balkh
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-003
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 2, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents and detained one suspected insurgent during an overnight security operation in Balkh district, Balkh province, yesterday. 

The target of the operation was the Taliban district chief operating in the province. He is involved in planning and executing attacks against Afghan security forces and manages recruiting and weapons distribution for the network. 

The Afghan-led security force was immediately attacked by armed insurgents when they arrived at the targeted compound. The insurgents, armed with AK-47 rifles, proceeded with their attack until the security force engaged them, killing several. 

After the engagement the security force detained one individual with suspected insurgent ties.