Cache found, several suspected militants killed in Ghazni

Written by Bagram Media Center Tuesday, 18 September 2007 11:37

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Several suspected militants were killed and four were detained during an operation conducted by Afghan and Coalition forces today in Ghazni province.

The forces suspected the compounds, located in the Gairo district, were providing sanctuary to anti-coalition militants. Several confirmed enemy fighters posed a threat to the forces during the course of operations and were shot and killed.

Additionally, AK-47s, hand grenades and rocket propelled grenades were found during a search of the site. Precision munitions were employed to destroy a building and the weapons inside it. Prior to the strike, the combined force escorted women and children from the targeted area to a safe distance. They were permitted to return after the strike was complete. There were no indications of injuries or deaths to non-combatants.

“Violent extremists who keep weapons like these disrupt the efforts for peace in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force-82 spokesman.

The detainees will be questioned as to their involvement in militant activities.

Contact Information – CJTF-82 Public Affairs Office Tel – 0093-799-063-013

DSN: 318-431-7852

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