Several detained in Wardak
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 12, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-038 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 12, 2011) In Chak district, Wardak province yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces detained several insurgents while searching for a senior Taliban leader.  The senior leader is responsible for coordinating attacks and kidnapping operations in the district. The combined force searched for the senior leader at a compound in the district based on numerous reports of Taliban activity in the area. After isolating the area, the force called for all occupants to exit the building peacefully. After all occupants were safely out of the building, the force conducted interviews with them about insurgent activity in the area. Several suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning.  There were no shots fired and no civilians harmed.