Two killed in Kunar and multiple suspects detained
2011-09-S-061
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 26, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents and confiscated multiple weapons during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Nurgal district, Kunar province.
The leader plans attacks against Afghan forces in Nurgal and Khas Kunar districts.
The security force observed armed insurgents running from a building during the search. After assessing the threat and ensuring no women or children were in the area, the security force fired, killing two insurgents. During the operation the security force confiscated and destroyed an 82mm recoilless rifle, three 82mm mortars, 15 rocket-propelled grenades, 12 rocket-propelled grenade motors, roadside and pressure plate bomb making materials, and ammunition.
Also confiscated were several Afghan police uniforms, handcuffs and batons, as well as, multiple U.S. military uniforms. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.