Several killed and numerous others detained in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update May 3, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-008 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 3, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force targeted an insurgent leader during an operation in Nad ’Ali district, Helmand province, yesterday.  Several insurgents were killed and numerous suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.  The insurgents were killed when they attempted to ambush the combined force while they were searching buildings inside a compound associated with the target. The detainees were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.  The target of the operation leads a suicide attack network that targets Afghan and coalition forces in Helmand province.