Questions About That Reporter Rescue

They say they “had it under control.” That the reporter and his people would soon be released with no ransom being paid. But then, what was the purpose of the kidnapping? Kidnaps are “big business” in Afghanistan. Would “negotiating” with the kidnappers do more harm than good by convincing them they can gain by it without consequences? The news only talks about ONE terrorist being killed in the rescue, while at least TWO “innocent persons” were killed. So how many terrorists escaped? (Yahoo News/Time)