Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Nimroz
Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Nimroz
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-339 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 30, 2011) – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader along with two suspected insurgents during a security operation in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province yesterday.  The Taliban leader operated out of Pashtu village in Gulistan district, Farah province where he was responsible for directing improvised explosive devices attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the area. He is associated with Taliban leaders and foreign fighters in the area.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Khash Rod district, where Afghan and coalition forces conducted a search after securing the compound.  The Taliban leader along with two suspected insurgents was detained after initial questioning at the scene.