Taliban Commander Targeted, Insurgents Detained
Taliban Commander Targeted, Insurgents Detained
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-249  For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 22) - Multiple intelligence reports and tips from local citizens led Afghan National Security and coalition forces to a suspected insurgent compound associated with a high-level Taliban target in central Helmand province Tuesday.   One insurgent was killed and several more were detained during the operation. The insurgent was killed when he attempted to engage the combined forces as they were moving to secure the targeted compound.   The force then called-out to each building in the compound to have the inhabitants exit safely.  This led to eight women and 16 children being protected throughout the operation.   The target of the search is a member of the Taliban military commission and has a number of significant sub-commanders. He is also a key facilitator of ammunition and weapons and has claimed responsibility for attacks on Afghan and coalition forces throughout Lashkah Ghar.