2012-10-S-005
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 4, 2012) — Dozens of Afghan soldiers and police, supported by coalition special operations forces, concluded a six-day operation against insurgent networks in the Chak district, Wardak province yesterday.
 
More than 30 insurgents were killed by Afghan Commandos, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, and coalition forces, who participated in the operation. 
 
Coalition officials have confirmed five of the insurgents who were killed were high level Taliban commanders who operated in the area.
·         Ahmad Shah, was a Taliban leader who was directly involved in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Chak-e Wardak district.
 
·         Mullah Malang was a Taliban leader and improvised explosive device expert who controlled an insurgent cell that conducted attacks against Afghan National Security Forces' outposts and patrols.
·         Zubair was a Taliban leader who provided logistical support to the insurgency and carrying out attacks against coalition forces.
 
·         Rasul Jan was a Taliban cell leader who led 30 - 40 insurgents and specialized in IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
 
·         Wahdat was a Taliban leader who led a cell of insurgents and was known to have coordinated attacks in the province.  
 
Almost three dozen suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.
 
One Afghan soldier was killed during the operation and one civilian was injured by insurgent small-arms fire. Members of the combined force provided immediate assistance and transported the victim to a medical facility for further treatment.