Several insurgents killed and several others detained in Faryab
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-085
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 31, 2011) – 
During a security operation in Shirin Tagab district, Faryab province, an Afghan and coalition combined security force killed several insurgents who were planning an ambush attack. The security force was notified of the impending attack after receiving several reports from concerned citizens throughout the week.

The force followed intelligence leads to the insurgent operating location, where they noticed several individuals preparing for the reported ambush attack on a separate Afghan and coalition force. After assessing a threat, the security force fired at the individuals, killing several. Several other suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning.