ANSF, ISAF devastate insurgent networks in Logar

From ISAF

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops conducted an operation in Pul-e Alam district, Logar province early this morning that lead to the capture of a suspected insurgent leader.

The operation is the latest success in a targeted campaign against insurgent networks in Logar province over the past four months.

Shortly after midnight, ANSF and ISAF troops entered a compound belonging to Ishmael, an insurgent allegedly responsible for planning the majority of attacks against ANSF and Afghan civilians in Logar over the past twelve months. He was detained after having been given the option to surrender peacefully to the ANSF.

Ishmael wasn't too eager to get his 72 virgin sturgeons.

Ishmael is the fifth major insurgent leader to be removed from Logar this year after operations conducted by ANSF and ISAF against Khanai (March 09), Munib and Shirin Agha (February 09), and Mullah Zahir, who was responsible for the Jan. 17, 2009 Kabul Suicide Vehicle Bourne Improvised Explosive Device.