Taliban attack leader and several suspected insurgents detained in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 15, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-101 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 15, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban attack leader, along with several suspected insurgents during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province yesterday.  The detained militant was a Kandahar City-based Taliban leader who had recently been in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province; Spin Bolak district, Kandahar province; and Chaman, Pakistan. He also was coordinating attacks in Kabul City against Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials and coalition forces.  Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the city, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The Taliban leader, along with the suspected insurgents, was detained for involvement in insurgent activity after initial questioning at the scene.