Taliban leader detained in Paktya
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-09-S-034

KABUL, Afghanistan (Sep. 16, 2011)
An Afghan and coalition combined security force captured a Taliban leader during a security operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The leader is responsible for many roadside bomb attacks in the region including coordinated and directed roadside bomb attacks against coalition forces. In addition, the security force detained one suspected insurgent during the operation.