ANSF, Coalition forces detain Taliban leader in Khowst province Published Nov. 11, 2008 By United States Forces Afghanistan BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces detained a Taliban leader in Wurzi, Khowst province Nov. 9. ANSF and Coalition forces detained Laeek Shah, a Taliban commander, during a patrol without incident. Credible intelligence suggests the captured leader is a Taliban field commander and is responsible for leading and conducting attacks on ANSF and Coalition troops in the area. No Coalition forces or civilian casualties were reported.