Afghan and Coalition Force Detains Two Suspected Insurgents in Kunduz
Afghan and Coalition Force Detains Two Suspected Insurgents in Kunduz
2010-07-CA-119  For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (July 20) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents in Kunduz province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban sub-commander who facilitates weapons and orders improvised explosive device (IED) and rocket attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces.   The commander is in regular contact with Taliban and Haqqani Network senior leaders located in Pakistan.   Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the building. When no response was observed the assault force cleared and secured the buildings and detained two suspected insurgents.   No shots were fired and the women and children present were protected throughout the search.