Two detained in Balkh
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 29, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-090 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 29, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province, yesterday. The leader facilitates improvised explosives device operations for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the district.   Multiple intelligence tips of suspected insurgent activity in the area led the combined security force to target a compound in the district. The operation began as the force isolated the compound and called for all occupants to exit the buildings. The residents complied with the security force’s request, allowing them to ensure the safety of civilians.  The force searched and cleared several buildings, before interviewing local residents. Based on the interviews, two individuals with suspected ties to Taliban insurgency were detained for further questioning.