2012-07-S-048
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2012) — Afghan and coalition forces conducted a security operation in Waygal district, Nuristan province, yesterday. 
During the operation the security force identified the al-Qaida-associated insurgent Khanjar, also known as Turab.  The security force engaged Khanjar and killed him. 
Khanjar was an insurgent leader with ties to both the al-Qaida terrorist organization and the Taliban insurgency. He provided safe-haven to al-Qaida members operating throughout Nuristan and coordinated Taliban activities in the region. He also oversaw the training of Taliban insurgents in the province.
After the engagement, the security force conducted a follow-on assessment of the area and confirmed no civilians had been harmed and no civilian property had been damaged.