Numerous suspected insurgents detained in Nangarhar
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 26, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-086 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 26, 2011) In Nangarhar province, while in pursuit of a Taliban leader, combined security forces detained numerous suspected insurgents in Behsud district yesterday.   The Taliban leader is involved with coordinating attacks throughout Memla Village, and has multiple ties to other senior Taliban leaders.  Based on tips from concerned citizens, the joint security force targeted a compound with suspected insurgent activity. Security forces used a loud speaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound, peacefully.  The joint security force secured and cleared two buildings and, after initial questioning, detained numerous suspected Taliban insurgents.  The combined security forces did not fire their weapons and protected the women and children throughout all the searches.