Afghan, Coalition Forces Capture Another Wardak-based Taliban Leader
Afghan, Coalition Forces Capture Another Wardak-based Taliban Leader
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-056 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 5, 2010) – Afghan and coalition forces captured a Wardak-based Taliban leader during an overnight operation in the province.  The targeted individual was associated with several now-detained Taliban leaders who were active in Sayyidabad district before being captured during recent security operations.  Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in Sayyidabad to search for the targeted individual. As the security force approached, the targeted individual and one of his associates fled the targeted compound. The security force pursued and detained them peacefully.  The assault forces did not fire their weapons and they ensured the safety of the women and children for the duration of the searches.