Senior Taliban leader detained in Badghis
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 21, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-076 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 21, 2011) In Murghab district, Badghis province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a senior Taliban leader along with several of his associates during a security operation yesterday.  The insurgent leader is the Taliban appointed deputy governing official for operations in the district. He also conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  The combined security force located the leader at his compound in Murghab district. He was identified after the security force cleared the compound and questioned local residents. During the search, the force identified several individuals with ties to the insurgent leader. They were all detained for further questioning.  While searching the area, the force discovered and safely destroyed a cache of ammonium nitrate.  No civilians were harmed during this operation.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 24, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-084  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2011)  
ISAF today confirmed the capture of a Taliban leader during a security operation in Murghab district, Badghis province, May 21. The senior Taliban leader was the appointed deputy governing official for operations, who conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the district.