Taliban leader and associate captured in Zabul
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-08-S-005
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (August 3, 2011) 
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader and one of his associates during a security operation in Shah Joy district, Zabul province, yesterday.

The leader provided support to Taliban leaders and fighters in Arghandab district and facilitated movement of foreign fighters. He also trained insurgents to construct roadside bombs and provided guidance to other senior leaders in the province.