One killed and one detained in Balkh
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 8, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-028
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 8, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one armed insurgent and detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation targeting a Taliban leader in Kishindeh district, Balkh province, yesterday. The leader is responsible for training subordinates in explosive and homemade bomb construction and facilitates the movement of explosive device parts and weapons throughout the district.

While searching for the leader, the Afghan-led security force immediately encountered the armed man. The subsequent engagement resulted in the insurgent’s death. 

Following the engagement, the force searched the targeted compound and detained one individual with suspected ties to the leader. No civilians were harmed during the operation.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 13, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-044
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 13, 2011)
ISAF today confirmed the capture of several Taliban leaders in northern provinces over the last week. 

A Taliban leader who coordinated and conducted attacks against Afghan National Security Force was captured in Kishindeh district, Balkh province, June 8.