2011-10-S-012
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan


KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 6, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force patrol killed a Taliban leader during an operation in Tagab district, Kapisa province, Thursday.
The leader is considered the main improvised explosive device facilitator in northern Tagab and is also responsible for multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Kapisa province.
During the operation, the insurgent leader opened fire on the security force, responding to the immediate threat the security force returned fire, killing the leader.
One local national child was killed and another wounded during the operation. The two children were hidden and unidentified in the same room the leader was engaging the security force from.
An immediate Shura was held with local nationals in the area and an additional Shura will be held with village elders to discuss the incident.