[Tolo News] An Islamic Movement of Uzebkistan (IMU) leader and a Taliban leader have been captured in joint Afghan and Nato troops operations in the country, Isaf said Monday."During an operation in Kunduz district, Kunduz province today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader. The leader is believed to have coordinated multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, and has served a vital role in the facilitation of weapons to extremist fighters," Isaf said in a statement.
Joint security forces confirmed Monday the arrest of a Taliban leader in Panjwa'i district, Kandahar province, yesterday, it added.
"The leader is accused of being in charge of a large cell of insurgent fighters known for conducting attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. His cell of fighters have planned and executed ambushes, small-arms assaults, and IED operations," Isaf said.
During the operation, the security forces also detained a number of other insurgents.
Meanwhile, a Taliban facilitator Abdul Satar and another insurgent were killed in a joint operation Panjwa'i district of southern Kandahar province, yesterday.
Satar was involved in coordinating improvised explosive device-making materials, weapons, supplies and fighters. He also participated in IED and direct-fire attacks targeting the Afghan local police in Kandahar province, Isaf said.
Two other insurgents were killed and several others were arrested in separate operations in Kandahar and eastern Nangarhar province, yesterday, the statement said.