According to a statement released by NATO-led International Security Assistance Force, a Taliban leader was captured following a joint military operation by Afghan and coalition security forces in northern Afghanitan.
The statement further added, Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Archi district, Kunduz province. The leader directed road side bomb attacks against Afghan and coalition troops throughout the district.
The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent and destroyed several hand grenades and fuses. No shots were fired and no property was damaged during the operation, the statement added.
In a separate military operation at Surobi district in capital Kabul, Afghan forces recovered a number of explosive devices, components and weapons to include: two mortar fuzes, IED-detonators, rocket propellants, various IED components and small arms. The material was confiscated by ANSF for further investigation.
During the operation, the CRU positively identified multiple armed insurgents displaying hostile intent. Responding to the immediate threat, the security force engaged and killed the insurgents.
Anti-government armed militant groups yet to comment regarding the operations.


