Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Taliban leader killed in NATO airstrike in Kandahar

Afghan and coalition forces today confirmed the death of Taliban leader Khal Mohammad during an airstrike in Kandahar province Saturday.

NATO-led International Security Assistance Force following a statement on Wednesday announced, “Khal Mohammad organized the placement of improvised explosive devices intended for Afghan and coalition personnel operating in Kandahar province.”

The source further added, “An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, arrested one Haqqani leader and killed another during two operations in Paktiya province Tuesday.

• The detained Haqqani leader was actively involved in high-profile attacks on Afghan government officials. During the operation, the security force detained six additional suspected insurgents.

• The killed Haqqani leader, Khalid, was responsible for suicide attack planning and the facilitation of weapons and IEDs.”

Afghan and coalition forces today confirmed the death of Taliban leader Amir Gul in an operation in Wardak province Sunday, ISAF said following the statemetn adding that Amir Gul, also known as Qurashi, planned IED and rocket attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Anti-government armed militant groups yet to comment regarding the reports.

from KHAAMA
By Sajad - Wed Oct 10, 12:03 pm

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