One detained in Baghlan
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 25, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-C-089 2011-05-S-090  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 25, 2011)  In Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation targeting a Taliban leader yesterday.   The leader works with area commission members and Taliban commanders to plan attack operations. Previously, he has led a group of 10 fighters for attacks against Afghan forces.   Intelligence tips led the force to the suspected compound of the leader in Baghlan-e Jadid district. The Afghan-led force searched the area and interviewed residents. One individual with suspected ties to insurgent activity was identified and detained.   The force completed the operation without firing weapons, and no civilians were harmed.