AF/PAK – SWEEP PAKISTAN SATURDAY 1.) At least four persons have been shot dead in overnight-targeted killing incidents in Karachi on Saturday, Geo News reported.  One among four killings was claimed to have been done on grounds of personal enmity, police said. - Geo 2.) Three drone strikes in Pakistan's tribal region on Saturday killed 18 people, intelligence officials told.  Ten people died in one hit targeting a militant hideout, four people died when a vehicle was struck, and four others were killed when another hideout was targeted.  All three occurred in the Data Khel area of North Waziristan. - CNN 3.) Pakistani Taliban Saturday claimed responsibility for the attack on tankers carrying oil for NATO forces in Afghanistan.  Spokesman for the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Azam Tariq said that "Siara Group" of Taliban has carried out the attack. He said Siara group is part of Hakimullah group.  He said all NATO supplies trucks would be targeted and TTP men have been tasked in the four provinces.  Tariq said that Siara group has been launched in South Waziristan but people from other areas are part of the outfit. - Xinhua 4.) Unidentified gunmen shot dead a prominent religious scholar in Pakistan's troubled northwest on Saturday, police and witnesses said.  Gunmen sprayed bullets on Dr. Farooq Khan at his clinic in Mardan, a main city some 60 kilometers from Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa province.  Farooq Khan was a renowned physiatrist and Vice-Chancellor of an Islamic University and had been critical of extremism and militancy. - Xinhua SUNDAY 5.) Eighteen militants were killed and six others sustained injuries when military gunship helicopters shelled their hideouts at different places in the central part of Kurram Agency, official sources said on Saturday [2 October]. Rejecting Friday's media report about the killing of six militants in the Payala area, the sources said that gunship choppers had actually bombed the hideouts of militants in Chinarak, Urmigi and Dombaki areas, killing 18 militants and injuring six others. Three hideouts of militants, the sources added, were also destroyed in the action. The sources said that militants had increased their activities in the violence-hit Kurram Agency and

this had prompted security forces to target their positions with gunship helicopters, artillery and mortar guns. - The News 6.) Chief of an outfit named Asian Tigers killed in North Waziristan, sources said.  "The group is involved in the assassination of former ISI (Inter Services Intelligence) official Khalid Khwaja.  "Khalid Khwaja's murder has been avenged: Tehreek-e-Taleban letter recovered." – Dawn MONDAY 7.) Six people were killed and dozens sustained critical injuries when a group of bike riding terrorists sprayed bullets at 28 Nato oil tankers and set them ablaze by throwing chemicals at them near the DHA Phase 2, GT Road, here late Sunday night, police said.  Heavy contingent of the Capital City Police with fire fighting units reached the spot to rescue the people trapped in the flames. The terrorists managed to escape from the scene after accomplishing their mission.  Private security guards posted there also exchanged fire with the terrorists but all in vain. The IGP said that the exact number of terrorists was not confirmed but they were not fewer than seven in number and all were equipped with sophisticated weapons and chemicals. - The News 8.) Taliban fighters in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on Sunday killed three militants, involved in the killing of Usman Punjabi or Mohammad Omar, a purported leader of the Asian Tigers that had kidnapped Khalid Khawaja, Col Imam and journalist Assad Qureshi.  Two of the slain men were said to be Mahsud militants and the third one from the Punjab province. One of them was identified as Abidullah Mansoor in the militant circles. He used to call himself ameer of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi al-Alami.  No militant organisation has claimed responsibility for their execution, but the paper was reportedly written on the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) letterhead.The three slain militants were also accused of killing six militants, including a spokesman for the Punjabi Taliban, who was known as Usman Punjabi or Mohammad Omar, on August 28 at Danday Darpakhel village near Miramshah. Usman Punjabi and Sabir Mahsud were considered close friends and had formed the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi al-Alami in North Waziristan. - The News 9.) The Swat Taliban on Sunday claimed that their leader Maulana Fazlullah wasn’t hiding in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province or in Chitral district and was instead somewhere in “the mountains of Pakistan.”  Omar Hasan Ahrabi, spokesman for the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Malakand division, denied reports that Fazlullah and his men recently crossed over to Chitral from Nuristan. He insisted in a phone call to The News that Fazlullah was alive and in good health. - The News

 10.) Militants blew up a boys' school in Mohmand Agency, pushing the number of destroyed schools in the area to 53, a private TV reported on Sunday [3 October]. A boys' school was destroyed by explosives on Sunday in Mohmand Agency, according to officials. The building was severely damaged in the attack, which left three classrooms, a balcony and a bathroom completely destroyed. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack as yet. - The Nation 11.) Pakistani Taliban on Monday claimed responsibility for two recent attacks on Nato supply convoys in Pakistan and threatened to carry out more, a spokesman said.  “We accept responsibility for the attacks on the Nato supply trucks and tankers,” Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Azam Tariq told AFP.  “I am talking about attacks both in Sindh and in Islamabad,” he said in a telephone call from an undisclosed location.  “We will carry out more such attacks in future. We will not allow the use of Pakistani soil as a supply route for Nato troops based in Afghanistan,” he said.  “This is also to avenge drone attacks,” he added. – AFP 

 AFGHANISTAN SATURDAY 1.) Taleban report:  Konar Province, heavy face-to-face fighting continued between the mojahedin of the Islamic Emirate and the enemy in the Yawgal area of Chawki District throughout the day today. As a result, heavy losses were inflicted on the enemy.  Two mojahedin have also been martyred. - Voice of Jihad website 2.) Taleban report:  Bloody fighting has been continuing between the mojahedin of the Islamic Emirate and the American soldiers in Mulayan village of the Pashmol area in Zheray District of Kandahar Province.  The bloody fighting began after a large number of American soldiers, who landed from helicopters in the area, came under armed attack by the mojahedin at around midnight last night.  The enemy suffered heavy casualties and material losses in the face-to-face fighting. In addition, three mine explosions were carried out on the enemy foot soldiers throughout the day, as a result of which the joint enemy suffered further casualties. Enemy helicopters arrived in the area every time an incident took place.  Also face-to-face fighting with the American forces took place after their foot soldiers came under armed attack by the mojahedin as they were trying to carry out operations in the Sangesar area of this district at around 0700 [local time] today.  It is said that three mojahedin fighters were also wounded in these clashes. - Voice of Jihad website

 3.) Taleban report:  Helmand Province, two American soldiers have been killed and three others seriously wounded in face-to-face fighting in Marja District of this province.  The heavy clash took place after the mojahedin carried out an armed attack on the foreign and internal soldiers who were leaving their base in the Qari Sada area of this district at 1200 [local time] today.  It is said that two mojahedin were also slightly wounded in the face-to-face fighting. - Voice of Jihad website 4.) Taleban report:  Bloody fighting has taken place between the mojahedin of the Islamic Emirate and the joint enemy forces in Tarin Kot, the centre of Urozgan Province, as a result of which nine foreign and internal soldiers have been killed and a large number of others wounded.  The heavy clash took place after the mojahedin carried out an armed attack on their foot patrol in the Mariabad Guzar area of this city at 1100 [local time] today.  The face-to-face fighting took place with the enemy which lasted about two hours.  The enemy carried out blind bombardment of the area after the fighting, which martyred a mojahedin fighter and a number of civilians and wounded a few others. - Voice of Jihad website 5.) Taleban report:  Logar Province, an armed attack was carried out on a foot patrol of the American invaders in the Bandak area of Charkh District at 0800 [local time] today.  Two colonialists were killed and two others seriously wounded in the attack.  Six mortar shells were fired on the district building at 0830 [local time], after the fighting. However, there is no information on any casualties so far. - Voice of Jihad website 6.) A key commander of the auxiliary police force has been killed and four of his friends wounded. Senior officials in Baghlan have announced that the prominent commander was killed by unknown armed men in the province.  Spokesman for the Taleban Zabihollah Mojahed claimed responsibility for killing Amanollah Qarshluk and told AIP that Mr Amanollah and his four friends were killed and his vehicle destroyed in the attack. - Afghan Islamic Press 7.) Taleban report:  Kandahar city, the residence of Ahmad Wali Karzai, which is situated near the governor's office in the heart of the city, was attacked with light and heavy weapons last night.  11 mortar shells hit the building; however, there is no information on any enemy casualties so far. - Voice of Jihad website 8.) Taleban report:  Six police officers have lost their lives in separate attacks in Greshk District of Helmand Province.  An armed attack was carried out on a police foot patrol on a road between the centre of this district and Band-e Barq area at 1800 [local time] yesterday. As a result, three police officers were instantly killed and

three others seriously wounded.  Similarly, three police officers who were patrolling the district market came under armed attack by the mojahedin at 2100 [local time] last night. All three were killed instantly. - Voice of Jihad website 9.) Taleban report:  Heavy fighting in Gardi Cheri District of Paktia Province;  According to a local jihadi official, the fighting began after a convoy of 14 tanks and other vehicles, belonging to the colonialists, was ambushed by the mojahedin near Shabak Tangi area at 0800 [local time] this morning. The fighting continued until 0900 [local time] this morning.  Six tanks of the invaders were hit by rocket launchers and were destroyed completely by the mojahedin, killing nine soldiers and wounding four others. - Voice of Jihad website 10.) Taleban report:  Face-to-face fighting has taken place between the mojahedin of the Islamic Emirate and the American forces on Kandahar-Helmand highway in Popalzo area of Nahr-e Saraj near Lashkargah city, the capital of Helmand Province.  The foreign and internal soldiers came under armed attack after they tried to carry out operations against the mojahedin in the area at 1300 [local time] yesterday.  Four foreign and internal soldiers were killed and three others seriously wounded in the face-to-face fighting which lasted an hour.  According to the source, the enemy left the area after suffering the casualties. The mojahedin seized a quantity of ammunitions which were left behind. - Voice of Jihad website 11.) The Taleban and police have sustained casualties in a clash. Senior officials in Takhar Province have said that two policemen and five Taleban were killed in a clash between the Taleban and police in Khwaja Ghar District of [northern] Takhar Province yesterday.  The spokesman for the governor of Takhar, said that serious clashes took place between the Taleban and the police in the Zarkamar area of Khwaja Ghar District on Friday. He said that two policemen and five Taleban were killed and 12 Taleban and two policemen, were wounded in the clashes, which have now ended.  Tawhidi also said that a woman was shot dead in the clash and claimed that the woman was not killed by the police, but the Taleban. - Afghan Islamic Press 12.) The Taleban fighters have axed to death a policeman in Tarinkot, capital of central Urozgan Province, officials said on Saturday.  The policeman's body was found on Friday and shifted to a Tarinkot hospital, National Directorate of Security (NDS) spokesman, Sultan Mohammad Daudi, told.  Tarinkot Civil Hospital Director Dr Khan Muhammad said the policeman had suffered deep axe injuries in his neck.  The Taleban claimed responsibility for killing the policeman. – Pajhwok 

13.) Taleban report:  Face-to-face fighting with the invading American forces took place twice in Kharwar District between 0900 [local time] and 1000 this morning.  According to a local jihadi official, the fighting began after the mojahedin carried out an attack on the American soldiers when they entered Balokhel village. Three foreign soldiers were killed and three others seriously wounded in the attack.  He added that the invaders took refuge in people's homes as they were unable to resist the mojahedin. The mojahedin had to stop fighting as they did not want to harm any civilians. They then left the area after the mojahedin quit fighting. - Voice of Jihad website SUNDAY 14.) Afghan and international forces killed one suspected rebel and arrested three others during a predawn operation in central Logar Province on Sunday [3 October], officials said.  During the operation in the Sarsang area of Pol-e Alam, a suspected militant named Ghafar was killed and his three family members were arrested, the Logar police chief told. – Pajhwok 15.) Four top Taleban commanders were among several militants killed in an airstrike in the Nad-e Ali District of southern Helmand Province, a senior police official said on Sunday.  Saturday's air raid by NATO-led forces targeted a meeting of insurgents in the Sayedabad area of the district, the provincial police chief, Brig-Gen Mohammad Hakim Angar, told.  They identified the dead rebel commanders as Mullah Baloch, Mullah Anwar Fidayee, Mullah Janan and Mullah Haji. Also, three civilians were killed and four others wounded in the strike, the police chief said. – Pajhwok 16.) Two border policemen have been killed and another has been wounded. Senior security officials say two border policemen have been killed and another wounded in an attack by the Taleban in the Bala Morghab District of Badghis Province.  The head of Detection Branch of Command of Fourth Border Zone in the west of Afghanistan has told that armed Taleban attacked a border police patrol in the Mari Chaq Village of Bala Morghab District in Badghis Province yesterday evening, killing two border policemen. He added that a border policeman was also wounded in the attack and the attackers managed to escape after the attack. - Afghan Islamic Press 17.) Taleban report:  Fourteen foreign soldiers were either killed or wounded as a result of a self-sacrificing attack carried out on a foot patrol of the American forces in Loy Bagh area of Spin Masjid, situated 15 km to the south of the centre of Greshk District of Helmand Province, at around 1800 [local time] yesterday.  A group of the invading soldiers, who were walking on a lane in the above

area, came under a sudden deadly attack by Esmatollah, a hero mojahed and a resident of Nawzad District.  Six American soldiers were instantly killed and eight others seriously wounded in this martyrdom-seeking attack. - Voice of Jihad website 18.) Taleban report:  Nangarhar Province, heavy fighting has taken place with the American invaders in an area within 11 km of Lalpur District centre, as a result of which five American soldiers have been killed and four others seriously wounded.  According to a jihadi official in the area, two armoured tanks of the American forces were hit and destroyed during the fighting which began at 0600 [local time] this morning and lasted an hour. - Voice of Jihad website MONDAY 19.) The Taliban have infiltrated the Afghan army and police, a recently-retired United Nations official has warned.  Dr Antonio Maria Costa, former head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, said Taleban sleeper cells had been set up inside the security forces.  They had already carried out a number of attacks and were planning further attacks on Nato-led troops, he said.  "We have plenty of evidence we had a number of suicide attacks carried out by people who had been in the army, trusted because they were affiliated," Dr Costa told the BBC.  "Certainly there are sleeping cells, certainly there are individuals who are waiting for instruction to hit and that is one of the biggest problem, which we have seen in Afghanistan as of late." - BBC 20.) A tribal leader was shot dead in Naway District of Helmand Province last night. The head of Documentations and Relations Branch of Helmand Province, Amanollah Ahmadi, told that the Taleban carried out an armed attack on the home of a tribal leader, Mr Mamur Bashar, in the Khalaj area of Nawa District last night. He was killed and his son was wounded.  The Taleban claimed responsibility for killing Mamur Bashar and their spokesman Mr Qari Mohammad Yusof Ahmadi told that the Taleban shot him dead inside his home in the Achakzai village in the Khalaj area. He added that he was working with foreign forces in the area and did not stop working [with foreigners] despite many warnings from the Taleban. Therefore, the Taleban killed him last night. - Afghan Islamic Press 21.) The International Security Assistance force confirmed the capture of a Taliban leader in Ghazni Saturday who regularly endangered the local Afghan populace by conducting improvised explosive device and indirect fire attacks. He was also involved in a recent IED strike against two vehicles.  Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in the village of Lowy Shar in Andar district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the targeted

compound peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.  After initial questioning of the residents at the scene, the security force detained the targeted individual and two of his associates. - ISAF website 22.) An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator operating in Sabari district, who conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, in Khost province Sunday.  The joint security force targeted a compound southeast of Guldar in Sabari district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all the occupants to exit the compounds peacefully and then secured the area.  After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual and two of his associates. The security force also found multiple weapons at the scene. - ISAF website 23.) Afghan and coalition security forces captured two Taliban senior leaders operating in the city of Kandahar Sunday. The Taliban leaders commanded fighters in attacks against Afghan civilians, as well as Afghan and coalition forces.  They also facilitated Taliban attacks by providing weapons and funding to their fighters.  "Taliban leaders operating in Kandahar are feeling the heat," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Our joint security forces are intent on securing the city and our operations, focused on removing the mid- to senior-level leadership, have led to 21 Taliban leaders captured in the last 30 days. These captures provide the time and space necessary for enduring governance and development initiatives in Kandahar to take root."  Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound in western Kandahar. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the area. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the two senior leaders along with several of their associates. - ISAF website 24.) An Afghan and coalition security force pursued the Taliban deputy district leader for Musa Qal'ah district in Helmand province Sunday, detaining several suspected insurgents.  The targeted individual commands 30 fighters and conducts intimidation campaigns, executions, suicide bombings and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces.  The joint security force targeted a compound in Musa Qal'ah district to search for the senior leader, who reportedly commands 30 fighters. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all the occupants to exit the compounds peacefully and then secured the area.  After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents for further questioning. - ISAF website

 25.) Afghan and coalition security forces detained four suspected Taliban insurgents in Zabul province Sunday while in pursuit of a Taliban facilitator for an improvised explosive device attack network operating in Qalat district.  The facilitator provides material support to the IED network, including IED components, money, fuel and other provisions, which ultimately endangers the Afghan populace in the area. Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound southeast of Tana Chah in Qalat district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.  After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force detained several insurgents. - ISAF website 

FULL ARTICLE PAKISTAN SATURDAY 1.) Pakistan: Four dead in Karachi target killings Text of report by Karachi-based private Pakistani channel Geo TV website on 2 October Karachi: At least four persons have been shot dead in overnight-targeted killing incidents in Karachi on Saturday, Geo News reported. Police sources said, dead bodies have been shifted to hospitals for autopsy. One among four killings was claimed to have been done on grounds of personal enmity, police said. Police said they have launched probe into killings. Source: Geo 2.) Drone strikes kill 18 in PakistanFrom Nasir Habib, For CNNOctober 2, 2010 -- Updated 1209 GMT (2009 HKT)

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/10/02/pakistan.drone.strike/?hpt=T2STORY HIGHLIGHTS     * The attacks come amid an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan    * The strikes occurred in Pakistan's tribal region Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Three drone strikes in Pakistan's tribal region on Saturday killed 18 people, intelligence officials told CNN Ten people died in one hit targeting a militant hideout, four people died when a vehicle was struck, and four others were killed when another hideout was targeted. All three occurred in the Data Khel area of North Waziristan. The intelligence officials did not want to be named because they are not authorized to speak to the media. While the United States is the only country in the region of Pakistan and Afghanistan known to have the ability to launch missiles from drones -- which are controlled remotely -- U.S. officials normally do not comment on suspected drone strikes. Saturday's attacks come amid an uptick in drone strikes in that region. 3.) Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for attack on NATO oil tankershttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-10/02/c_13540324.htm2010-10-02 20:02:36 ISLAMABAD, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Taliban Saturday claimed responsibility for the attack on tankers carrying oil for NATO forces in Afghanistan. Militants fired rockets on NATO oil tankers near the southern city of Shikarpur in Sindh province early Friday, destroying 27 tankers, and the police exchanged fire with the militants but the militants fled after the attack, according to district officers. Spokesman for the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Azam Tariq said that "Siara Group" of Taliban has carried out the attack. He said Siara group is part of Hakimullah group. He said all NATO supplies trucks would be targeted and TTP men have been tasked in the four provinces.

 Tariq said that Siara group has been launched in South Waziristan but people from other areas are part of the outfit. The attack occurred a day after Pakistan blocked supplies trucks for NATO forces in Afghanistan, apparently as protest against the NATO airstrikes which killed three Pakistani soldiers on Thursday. Tariq alleged that some journalists have become "part of American propaganda" and are "using their pen against Taliban." The Taliban spokesman said that TTP fighters have reached different areas in South Waziristan and are fighting against the security forces. Thousands of Pakistani troops launched major air and ground offensive against militants in South Waziristan in October 2009 and expelled militants from the region. 4.) Gunmen shoot dead prominent scholar in PakistanEnglish.news.cn   2010-10-02 17:57:48    http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-10/02/c_13540257.htm ISLAMABAD, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Unidentified gunmen shot dead a prominent religious scholar in Pakistan's troubled northwest on Saturday, police and witnesses said. Gunmen sprayed bullets on Dr. Farooq Khan at his clinic in Mardan, a main city some 60 kilometers from Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa province. Farooq Khan was a renowned physiatrist and Vice-Chancellor of an Islamic University and had been critical of extremism and militancy. No group claimed responsibility for the attack and the gunmen fled after the incident. His assistant Salim Khan was also killed in the attack, witnesses said. Farooq Khan had been associated with Jamaat-e-Islami party in the past and also contested election on a National Assembly seat from Mardan in 1993. He had quit Jamaat-e-Islami in 1990s. Farooq Khan was author of several Islamic books and has written several books and also wrote transcription of the Holy Quran. He was also anchoring Islamic programs on TV channels. 

His killing sent a wave of shocks across the country as he was highly respected for his social and educational activities. Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani strongly condemned the assassination of Dr. Farooq Khan, the PM office said. SUNDAY 5.) 18 militants killed in Kurram Agencyhttp://www.thenews.com.pk/03-10-2010/Top-Story/1058.htmSunday, October 03, 2010 SADDA: Eighteen militants were killed and six others sustained injuries when military gunship helicopters shelled their hideouts at different places in the central part of Kurram Agency, official sources said on Saturday. Rejecting Friday’s media report about the killing of six militants in the Payala area, the sources said that gunship choppers had actually bombed the hideouts of militants in Chinarak, Urmigi and Dombaki areas, killing 18 militants and injuring six others. Three hideouts of militants, the sources added, were also destroyed in the action. The sources said that militants had increased their activities in the violence-hit Kurram Agency and this had prompted security forces to target their positions with gunship helicopters, artillery and mortar guns. 6.) Pakistan Taleban reportedly kill Asian Tigers chief in N Waziristan Karachi Dawn News Television in Urdu at 1641 gmt on 3 October 2010 repeatedly carries the following "Breaking News" as screen caption: "Chief of an outfit named Asian Tigers killed in North Waziristan: Sources "The group is involved in the assassination of former ISI (Inter Services Intelligence) official Khalid Khwaja. "Khalid Khwaja's murder has been avenged: Tehreek-e-Taleban letter recovered." Source: Dawn MONDAY 7.)

 Six killed as 28 Nato oil tankers set ablaze in Islamabadhttp://www.thenews.com.pk/04-10-2010/Top-Story/1061.htmMonday, October 04, 2010  ISLAMABAD: Six people were killed and dozens sustained critical injuries when a group of bike riding terrorists sprayed bullets at 28 Nato oil tankers and set them ablaze by throwing chemicals at them near the DHA Phase 2, GT Road, here late Sunday night, police said.Heavy contingent of the Capital City Police with fire fighting units reached the spot to rescue the people trapped in the flames. The terrorists managed to escape from the scene after accomplishing their mission.Inspector General of Police, Islamabad, Syed Kaleem Imam, when contacted by this correspondent, confirmed the report, saying that about seven to eight gunmen riding motorbikes started spraying bullets at the Nato oil tankers parked in an open area adjacent to the main GT Road and set the tankers on fire by throwing liquid chemical at them.He said that private security guards posted there also exchanged fire with the terrorists but all in vain. The IGP said that the exact number of terrorists was not confirmed but they were not fewer than seven in number and all were equipped with sophisticated weapons and chemicals.Kaleem Imam said that the Islamabad Police had foiled such an attempt when they defused two missiles planted at an oil tanker parked almost at the same place a few days ago. He said that the Nato administration should strengthen its security to counter the increasing number of attacks on Nato oil tankers. The police and rescue workers were trying to rescue the people trapped in the flames till the filing of this report. 8.) Taliban kill Lashkar-e-Jhangvi al-Alami chiefhttp://www.thenews.com.pk/04-10-2010/Top-Story/1070.htmMonday, October 04, 2010  PESHAWAR: Taliban fighters in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on Sunday killed three militants, involved in the killing of Usman Punjabi or Mohammad Omar, a purported leader of the Asian Tigers that had kidnapped Khalid Khawaja, Col Imam and journalist Assad Qureshi.Two of the slain men were said to be Mahsud militants and the third one from the Punjab province. One of them was identified as Abidullah Mansoor in the militant circles. He used to call himself ameer of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi al-Alami. The names of the two other men could not be ascertained.

Their bullet-riddled bodies were found on the Miramshah-Dattakhel Road, three kilometers west of Miramshah on Sunday morning. Eyewitnesses said the bodies were disfigured due to excessive firing by the killers. It was on Sunday afternoon when some tribesmen came there and shifted the bodies for burial.Tribal sources said a group of armed men had kidnapped the three from their office at the Miramshah bazaar on Saturday afternoon and shifted them to a secret location. A paper was also recovered from their bodies in which the three had been accused of kidnapping two former ISI officials, Squadron Leader (retd) Khalid Khwaja and Col (retd) Ameer Sultan Tarar, known as Col Imam, along with journalist and documentary-maker Assad Qureshi and his personal servant Rustam Khan.No militant organisation has claimed responsibility for their execution, but the paper was reportedly written on the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) letterhead.The three slain militants were also accused of killing six militants, including a spokesman for the Punjabi Taliban, who was known as Usman Punjabi or Mohammad Omar, on August 28 at Danday Darpakhel village near Miramshah. Usman Punjabi and Sabir Mahsud were considered close friends and had formed the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi al-Alami in North Waziristan.It were Usman Punjabi and Abidullah Mansoor who had invited Khalid Khwaja, Col Imam and Assad Qureshi to North Waziristan to help them in a documentary on Taliban and victims of the US drone attacks there.They kidnapped them upon their arrival in Mir Ali, the second major town in North Waziristan, on March 26 and accused them of working for secret agencies. Khalid Khwaja was subsequently executed and his body thrown on roadside near Mir Ali while Assad Qureshi was released recently. Col Imam is still in captivity.The sources said three other militants reportedly affiliated with Abidullah Mansoor were also kidnapped from Mir Ali on Sunday. Abidullah Mansoor was earlier associated with the TTP but was expelled by Hakimullah Mahsud from the outfit for disobeying his orders. 9.) Fazlullah is in Pakistan: Swat Talibanhttp://www.thenews.com.pk/04-10-2010/Top-Story/1085.htmMonday, October 04, 2010  PESHAWAR: The Swat Taliban on Sunday claimed that their leader Maulana Fazlullah wasn’t hiding in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province or in Chitral district and was instead somewhere in “the mountains of Pakistan.”Omar Hasan Ahrabi, spokesman for the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Malakand division, denied reports that Fazlullah and his men

recently crossed over to Chitral from Nuristan. He insisted in a phone call to The News that Fazlullah was alive and in good health.The spokesman said the assassination of Islamic University Swat vice-chancellor Dr Mohammad Farooq Khan was justified because he spoke against the Taliban and their ‘fidayee’ (suicide) attacks. “He had sold his religion for dollars,” he alleged. The spokesman said Dr Farooq wasn’t killed by Swat Taliban. “The Taliban-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigade claimed responsibility for his killing. We will find out more about it through our TTP contacts,” he said.Ahrabi, speaking from an undisclosed location, stressed that the recent video of six Swati militants being executed by the Pakistan Army soldiers was genuine despite claims by the military authorities that it was fake. 10.) Militants blow up boys' school in Pakistan's Mohmand tribal area Text of unattributed report headlined "Militants blew up another boys school in Mohmand" published by Pakistani newspaper The Nation website on 3 October Militants blew up a boys' school in Mohmand Agency, pushing the number of destroyed schools in the area to 53, a private TV reported on Sunday [3 October]. A boys' school was destroyed by explosives on Sunday in Mohmand Agency, according to officials. The building was severely damaged in the attack, which left three classrooms, a balcony and a bathroom completely destroyed. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack as yet. Often local Taleban groups have claimed responsibility in the past for attacks on various schools and government institutions. Source: The Nation 11.) Taliban claim attacks on Nato supply convoys in Pakistanhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/19-taliban-claim-attacks-on-nato-supply-convoys-in-pakistan-hh-05Monday, 04 Oct, 2010 MIRAMSHAH: Pakistani Taliban on Monday claimed responsibility for two recent attacks on Nato supply convoys in Pakistan and threatened to carry out more, a spokesman said. “We accept responsibility for the attacks on the Nato supply trucks and tankers,” Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Azam Tariq told AFP.

 “I am talking about attacks both in Sindh and in Islamabad,” he said in a telephone call from an undisclosed location. “We will carry out more such attacks in future. We will not allow the use of Pakistani soil as a supply route for Nato troops based in Afghanistan,” he said. “This is also to avenge drone attacks,” he added. – AFP 

 AFGHANISTAN SATURDAY 1.) Taleban report heavy fighting in Afghan east Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 1 October Heavy fighting continued with enemy in Konar Province [Taleban spokesman] Zabihollah Mojahed: According to a report from Konar Province, heavy face-to-face fighting continued between the mojahedin of the Islamic Emirate and the enemy in the Yawgal area of Chawki District throughout the day today. As a result, heavy losses were inflicted on the enemy. It is worth recalling that two mojahedin have also been martyred. We are from God and to Him we return. Source: Voice of Jihad website 2.) Taleban report fighting with US forces in Afghan south Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 1 October Details of ongoing fighting in Kandahar [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: Bloody fighting has been continuing between the mojahedin of the Islamic Emirate and the American soldiers in Mulayan village of the Pashmol area in Zheray District of Kandahar Province.

 According to a report, the bloody fighting began after a large number of American soldiers, who landed from helicopters in the area, came under armed attack by the mojahedin at around midnight last night. According to the details, the enemy suffered heavy casualties and material losses in the face-to-face fighting. In addition, three mine explosions were carried out on the enemy foot soldiers throughout the day, as a result of which the joint enemy suffered further casualties. Enemy helicopters arrived in the area every time an incident took place. According to another report, face-to-face fighting with the American forces took place after their foot soldiers came under armed attack by the mojahedin as they were trying to carry out operations in the Sangesar area of this district at around 0700 [local time] today. It is said that three mojahedin fighters were also wounded in these clashes. Source: Voice of Jihad website 3.) Taleban say US forces attacked in Afghan south Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 1 October Five American soldiers either killed or wounded in face-to-face fighting in Marja [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: According to a report from Helmand Province, two American soldiers have been killed and three others seriously wounded in face-to-face fighting in Marja District of this province. According to the details, the heavy clash took place after the mojahedin carried out an armed attack on the foreign and internal soldiers who were leaving their base in the Qari Sada area of this district at 1200 [local time] today. It is said that two mojahedin were also slightly wounded in the face-to-face fighting. Source: Voice of Jihad website 4.)

 Taleban report attack on joint forces in Afghan south Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 1 October Nine soldiers of joint enemy killed in face-to-face fighting in Urozgan [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: Bloody fighting has taken place between the mojahedin of the Islamic Emirate and the joint enemy forces in Tarin Kot, the centre of Urozgan Province, as a result of which nine foreign and internal soldiers have been killed and a large number of others wounded. The heavy clash took place after the mojahedin carried out an armed attack on their foot patrol in the Mariabad Guzar area of this city at 1100 [local time] today. The face-to-face fighting took place with the enemy which lasted about two hours. According to the details, the enemy carried out blind bombardment of the area after the fighting, which martyred a mojahedin fighter and a number of civilians and wounded a few others. Source: Voice of Jihad website 5.) Taleban say US troops attacked in Afghan east Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 1 October Four Americans killed or wounded in attack in Logar [Taleban spokesman] Zabihollah Mojahed: According to the latest report from Logar Province, an armed attack was carried out on a foot patrol of the American invaders in the Bandak area of Charkh District at 0800 [local time] today. According to the details, two colonialists were killed and two others seriously wounded in the attack. The report adds that six mortar shells were fired on the district building at 0830 [local time], after the fighting. However, there is no information on any casualties so far. Source: Voice of Jihad website

 6.) Taleban kill key local militia commander in Afghan north Text of report by private Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press news agency Konduz, 2 October: A key commander of the auxiliary police force has been killed and four of his friends wounded. Senior officials in Baghlan have announced that the prominent commander was killed by unknown armed men in the province. Mr Abdol Manan, a senior Baghlan official, told AIP [Afghan Islamic Press] that unknown armed men attacked Mr Amanollah Qarshluk, a key commander of the auxiliary police force, in the Khosh Dara area of (?Banu) District yesterday [1 October]. The official added that 35 people, who were working in key government security posts, had been killed since last year. He did not mention the Taleban, but told AIP that insurgents had very much consolidated their influence in the area and were killing government officials. Regarding Amanollah Qarshluk, he said that he was serving as a key militia commander in central Baghlan. He was a very important commander during jihad in Baghlan. Meanwhile, spokesman for the Taleban Zabihollah Mojahed claimed responsibility for killing Amanollah Qarshluk and told AIP that Mr Amanollah and his four friends were killed and his vehicle destroyed in the attack. Baghlan is a restive province in northern Afghanistan and the Taleban have consolidated their influence in its remote areas. The government and foreign forces are trying to prevent the growing influence of the Taleban in the region. Source: Afghan Islamic Press 7.) Taleban report mortar attack on Wali Karzai's house in Afghan south Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 2 October Ahmad Wali Karzai's home attacked [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: According to a report by the mojahedin of the Islamic Emirate from Kandahar city, the

residence of Ahmad Wali Karzai, which is situated near the governor's office in the heart of the city, was attacked with light and heavy weapons last night. The report adds 11 mortar shells hit the building; however, there is no information on any enemy casualties so far. Source: Voice of Jihad website 8.) Taleban report attack on police in Helmand Afghan south Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 2 October Mojahedin kill six policemen in Helmand [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: Six police officers have lost their lives in separate attacks in Greshk District of Helmand Province. According to a report, an armed attack was carried out on a police foot patrol on a road between the centre of this district and Band-e Barq area at 1800 [local time] yesterday. As a result, three police officers were instantly killed and three others seriously wounded. Similarly, three police officers who were patrolling the district market came under armed attack by the mojahedin at 2100 [local time] last night. All three were killed instantly. The mojahedin, praise be to God, did not suffer any casualties in any of the two attacks. Source: Voice of Jihad website 9.) Taleban report attack on foreign forces in Afghan east Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 2 October Six tanks destroyed and nine soldiers killed in ambush in Paktia [Taleban spokesman] Zabihollah Mojahed: Report of heavy fighting in Gardi Cheri District of Paktia Province has been received. 

According to a local jihadi official, the fighting began after a convoy of 14 tanks and other vehicles, belonging to the colonialists, was ambushed by the mojahedin near Shabak Tangi area at 0800 [local time] this morning. The fighting continued until 0900 [local time] this morning. He added six tanks of the invaders were hit by rocket launchers and were destroyed completely by the mojahedin, killing nine soldiers and wounding four others. It is worth mentioning that the mojahedin did not come to any harm in the attack. Source: Voice of Jihad website 10.) Taleban report attack on government, US forces in Afghan south Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 2 October Face-to-face fighting has taken place with joint enemy near Lashkargah city [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: Face-to-face fighting has taken place between the mojahedin of the Islamic Emirate and the American forces on Kandahar-Helmand highway in Popalzo area of Nahr-e Saraj near Lashkargah city, the capital of Helmand Province. According to a report, the foreign and internal soldiers came under armed attack after they tried to carry out operations against the mojahedin in the area at 1300 [local time] yesterday. Four foreign and internal soldiers were killed and three others seriously wounded in the face-to-face fighting which lasted an hour. According to the source, the enemy left the area after suffering the casualties. The mojahedin seized a quantity of ammunitions which were left behind. Source: Voice of Jihad website 11.) Two Afghan police, five militants killed in north clashes Text of report by private Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press news agency

 Konduz, 2 October: The Taleban and police have sustained casualties in a clash. Senior officials in Takhar Province have said that two policemen and five Taleban were killed in a clash between the Taleban and police in Khwaja Ghar District of [northern] Takhar Province yesterday. Giving details of the incident to AIP [Afghan Islamic Press], Fayz Mohammad Tawhidi, the spokesman for the governor of Takhar, said that serious clashes took place between the Taleban and the police in the Zarkamar area of Khwaja Ghar District on Friday. He said that two policemen and five Taleban were killed and 12 Taleban and two policemen, were wounded in the clashes, which have now ended. Tawhidi also said that a woman was shot dead in the clash and claimed that the woman was not killed by the police, but the Taleban. The Taleban have not yet commented on this. Source: Afghan Islamic Press 12.) Afghan police axed to death by Taleban in central province Text of report in English by Afghan independent Pajhwok news agency website Tarinkot, 2 October: The Taleban fighters have axed to death a policeman in Tarinkot, capital of central Urozgan Province, officials said on Saturday. The policeman's body was found on Friday and shifted to a Tarinkot hospital, National Directorate of Security (NDS) spokesman, Sultan Mohammad Daudi, told Pajhwok Afghan News. Tarinkot Civil Hospital Director Dr Khan Muhammad said the policeman had suffered deep axe injuries in his neck. He gave no further details. As usual, the Taleban claimed responsibility for killing the policeman. Rebel spokesman Qari Yusof Ahmadi said a Kalashnikov assault rifle had been snatched from the victim. Also on Friday, a woman's dead body was brought to the hospital, the NDS spokesman said. The woman was killed by a stray bullet inside her house.

 Source: Pajhwok 13.) Taleban report fighting with US forces in Afghan east Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 2 October Two attacks carried out on American foot patrol in Logar [Taleban spokesman] Zabihollah Mojahed: Face-to-face fighting with the invading American forces took place twice in Kharwar District between 0900 [local time] and 1000 this morning. According to a local jihadi official, the fighting began after the mojahedin carried out an attack on the American soldiers when they entered Balokhel village. Three foreign soldiers were killed and three others seriously wounded in the attack. He added that the invaders took refuge in people's homes as they were unable to resist the mojahedin. The mojahedin had to stop fighting as they did not want to harm any civilians. They then left the area after the mojahedin quit fighting. Source: Voice of Jihad website SUNDAY 14.) Insurgent killed, three arrested in Afghan east operation Text of report in English by Afghan independent Pajhwok news agency website Pol-e Alam: Afghan and international forces killed one suspected rebel and arrested three others during a predawn operation in central Logar Province on Sunday [3 October], officials said. During the operation in the Sarsang area of Pol-e Alam, a suspected militant named Ghafar was killed and his three family members were arrested, the Logar police chief told Pajhwok Afghan News. Brig-Gen Gholam Mustafa Mohseni said Ghafar was involved in insurgent activities in the province. A machine gun, a Kalashnikov, eight mines and other weapons were recovered from his house. 

The Logar governor spokesman, Din Mohammad Darwaish, confirmed the raid, saying Ghafar was killed by the combined force after he showed stout resistance. Amanullah, who introduced himself as a cousin of the victim, said a son of Ghafar and his two nephews detained. All the detainees are innocent, according to Amanullah, who insisted Ghafar had put up no resistance. Saifur Rahman, a resident of Sarsang, also said Ghafar and his family members had no links with any militant group. Source: Pajhwok 15.) Four Taleban commanders said killed in south Afghan air strike Text of report in English by Afghan independent Pajhwok news agency website Lashkargah: Four top Taleban commanders were among several militants killed in an airstrike in the Nad-e Ali District of southern Helmand Province, a senior police official said on Sunday [3 October]. Saturday's air raid by NATO-led forces targeted a meeting of insurgents in the Sayedabad area of the district, the provincial police chief, Brig-Gen Mohammad Hakim Angar, told Pajhwok Afghan News. A day earlier the district police chief, Asmatollah Sadaat, put the militants' death toll at 25. But Angar downwardly revised the toll to 16 in the bombardment of the Taleban shura meeting. He identified the dead rebel commanders as Mullah Baloch, Mullah Anwar Fidayee, Mullah Janan and Mullah Haji. Also, three civilians were killed and four others wounded in the strike, the police chief said. A medic at the Emergency Hospital in Lashkargah, the provincial capital, confirmed receiving four injured civilians from Nad-e Ali. One of them later succumbed to his injuries, revealed the source, who did not want to be named. A district community development council member, speaking on condition of anonymity, claimed one of their colleagues, Habibullah, had also been killed in the bombing. 

The victim had been invited to the meeting to pay Taleban the money he had received from NGOs for cleaning canals in the area. "The Taleban burnt the funds and threatened with death the people who receive funds from NGOs," he revealed. Another member of the council said 18 people had been killed and 22 others injured in the raid. A dozen corpses lying at the scene were yet to be recognized, claimed resident Nazar Mohammad. In Kabul, the ISAF Public Affairs Office said multiple intelligence sources and tips from citizens led to the location and a subsequent airstrike targeting a senior Taleban leader in the district. "The targeted Taleban leader was reportedly the acting shadow district governor of Nad-e Ali. He was also active in numerous attacks against Afghan and International Security Assistance Forces personnel." Two insurgents were killed while two others fled the scene shortly after the airstrike, ISAF said in a statement. There were no civilian casualties, it added. Source: Pajhwok 16.) Taleban kill two border policemen in Afghan west Text of report by private Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press news agency Herat, 3 October: Two border policemen have been killed and another has been wounded. Senior security officials say two border policemen have been killed and another wounded in an attack by the Taleban in the Bala Morghab District of Badghis Province. The head of Detection Branch of Command of Fourth Border Zone in the west of Afghanistan has told AIP [Afghan Islamic Press] that armed Taleban attacked a border police patrol in the Mari Chaq Village of Bala Morghab District in Badghis Province yesterday evening [2 October], killing two border policemen. He added that a border policeman was also wounded in the attack and the attackers managed to escape after the attack. A number of reports say the incident was caused by a clash between the border policemen. But, the official said these reports were completely wrong. The Taleban have not yet commented on this. It is worth pointing out that the Mari Chaq area shares

boundary with Turkmenistan where security is mainly ensured by the border police. Source: Afghan Islamic Press 17.) Taleban report suicide attack on US forces in Afghan south Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 3 October [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: Fourteen foreign soldiers were either killed or wounded as a result of a self-sacrificing attack carried out on a foot patrol of the American forces in Loy Bagh area of Spin Masjid, situated 15 km to the south of the centre of Greshk District of Helmand Province, at around 1800 [local time] yesterday. According to a report, a group of the invading soldiers, who were walking on a lane in the above area, came under a sudden deadly attack by Esmatollah, a hero mojahed and a resident of Nawzad District. According to the details, six American soldiers were instantly killed and eight others seriously wounded in this martyrdom-seeking attack. It is said that one of their officers is also among those killed. Source: Voice of Jihad website 18.) Taleban report fighting with US forces in Afghan east Text of report by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 3 October [Taleban spokesman] Zabihollah Mojahed: According to the latest report from Nangarhar Province, heavy fighting has taken place with the American invaders in an area within 11 km of Lalpur District centre, as a result of which five American soldiers have been killed and four others seriously wounded. According to a jihadi official in the area, two armoured tanks of the American forces were hit and destroyed during the fighting which began at 0600 [local time] this morning and lasted an hour. Source: Voice of Jihad website

 MONDAY 19.) Ex-UN official says Taliban infiltrating Afghan forces4 October 2010 Last updated at 06:55 GMThttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11464175 Afghan National Army soldiers take position during a training program in Kabul on 28 August 2010 Most troops are loyal, the Afghan army says The Taliban have infiltrated the Afghan army and police, a recently-retired United Nations official has warned. Dr Antonio Maria Costa, former head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, said Taleban sleeper cells had been set up inside the security forces. They had already carried out a number of attacks and were planning further attacks on Nato-led troops, he said. A spokesman for the coalition forces said infiltration was a rare problem and most Afghan troops were loyal. Dr Costa's comments come as the coalition is preparing to hand over control of the country's security to Afghan forces by 2014, the BBC's Gerry Northam reportss. Meeting the handover target in four years requires 141,000 new recruits to be found within a year - more than the current size of the Afghan army. There are fears that the Taleban are taking the opportunity to enlist insurgents into the ranks. Dr Costa, who ran the UN Office on Drugs and Crime until August, says enemy infiltrators are already in place. "We have plenty of evidence we had a number of suicide attacks carried out by people who had been in the army, trusted because they were affiliated," Dr Costa told the BBC. "Certainly there are sleeping cells, certainly there are individuals who are waiting for instruction to hit and that is one of the biggest problem, which we have seen in Afghanistan as of late." 

In January, the Taliban said one of its fighters had infiltrated the Afghan army to carry out an attack which killed seven CIA operatives in Afghanistan. And in November last year, an Afghan policeman shot dead five British troops in the southern province of Helmand. 20.) Taleban kill tribal leader in Afghan south Text of report by private Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press news agency Lashkargah, 4 October: A tribal leader has been killed. A tribal leader was shot dead in Naway District of Helmand Province last night. The head of Documentations and Relations Branch of Helmand Province, Amanollah Ahmadi, told AIP [Afghan Islamic Press] that the Taleban carried out an armed attack on the home of a tribal leader, Mr Mamur Bashar, in the Khalaj area of Nawa District last night [3 October]. He was killed and his son was wounded. He said that Mamur Bashar had been working for a long time in an NGO. However, he did not give any information about the NGO. According to Mr Ahmadi, Mamur Bashar was known as an influential leader in the area. The Taleban claimed responsibility for killing Mamur Bashar and their spokesman Mr Qari Mohammad Yusof Ahmadi told AIP that the Taleban shot him dead inside his home in the Achakzai village in the Khalaj area. He added that he was working with foreign forces in the area and did not stop working [with foreigners] despite many warnings from the Taleban. Therefore, the Taleban killed him last night. Source: Afghan Islamic Press 21.) UPDATE: Afghan, Coalition Force Confirms Capture of Taliban Leaderhttp://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/update-afghan-coalition-force-confirms-capture-of-taliban-leader.html KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 4) - The International Security Assistance force confirmed the capture of a Taliban leader in Ghazni Saturday who regularly endangered the local Afghan populace by conducting improvised explosive device and indirect fire attacks. He was also involved in a recent IED strike against two vehicles.

 Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in the village of Lowy Shar in Andar district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the targeted compound peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound. After initial questioning of the residents at the scene, the security force detained the targeted individual and two of his associates. The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search. 22.) Afghan, Coalition Force Captures Haqqani Network Leader in Khosthttp://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-coalition-force-captures-haqqani-network-leader-in-khost.html KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 4) - An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator operating in Sabari district, who conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, in Khost province Sunday. The joint security force targeted a compound southeast of Guldar in Sabari district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all the occupants to exit the compounds peacefully and then secured the area. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual and two of his associates. The security force also found multiple weapons at the scene. Afghan and coalition forces did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search. 23.) 2 Taliban Senior Leaders Captured During Operation in Kandaharhttp://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/2-taliban-senior-leaders-captured-during-operation-in-kandahar.html KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 4) - Afghan and coalition security forces captured two Taliban senior leaders operating in the city of Kandahar Sunday. The Taliban leaders commanded fighters in attacks against Afghan civilians, as well as Afghan and coalition forces. 

They also facilitated Taliban attacks by providing weapons and funding to their fighters. "Taliban leaders operating in Kandahar are feeling the heat," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Our joint security forces are intent on securing the city and our operations, focused on removing the mid- to senior-level leadership, have led to 21 Taliban leaders captured in the last 30 days. These captures provide the time and space necessary for enduring governance and development initiatives in Kandahar to take root." Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound in western Kandahar. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the area. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the two senior leaders along with several of their associates. The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search. 24.) Force Continues Pursuit of Taliban Deputy District Leaderhttp://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/force-continues-pursuit-of-taliban-deputy-district-leader.html KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 4) - An Afghan and coalition security force pursued the Taliban deputy district leader for Musa Qal'ah district in Helmand province Sunday, detaining several suspected insurgents. The targeted individual commands 30 fighters and conducts intimidation campaigns, executions, suicide bombings and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces. The joint security force targeted a compound in Musa Qal'ah district to search for the senior leader, who reportedly commands 30 fighters. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all the occupants to exit the compounds peacefully and then secured the area. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents for further questioning. Afghan and coalition forces did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search. 

25.) Taliban IED Network Targeted Overnight, Several Detainedhttp://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/taliban-ied-network-targeted-overnight-several-detained.html  KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 4) - Afghan and coalition security forces detained four suspected Taliban insurgents in Zabul province Sunday while in pursuit of a Taliban facilitator for an improvised explosive device attack network operating in Qalat district. The facilitator provides material support to the IED network, including IED components, money, fuel and other provisions, which ultimately endangers the Afghan populace in the area. Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound southeast of Tana Chah in Qalat district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.  After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force detained several insurgents. The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.  

-- Zac Colvin