2012-06-S-026
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 14) — An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, killed the Taliban commander Fayez Jan and one additional insurgent during an operation in Daman district, Kandahar province, today.
As Afghan and coalition troops approached Fayez Jan’s location, they were attacked with small-arms fire. The security force returned fire, killing Fayez Jan and one additional insurgent.
Fayez Jan constructed, distributed and directed the placement of improvised explosive devices throughout Daman and Shah Wali Kot districts. At the time of his death, Fayez Jan was planning to launch an IED attack against Afghan and coalition convoys in the area.
Two Afghan males were injured in the battle and transported to coalition medical facilities by Afghan and coalition forces for treatment.