2012-12-S-019

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 22, 2012) – Afghan and coalition officials confirmed today that the Taliban leader, Faruq, and one other insurgent were killed during a security operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, yesterday.
Faruq, also known as Nadim, planned and executed improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  
The security force detained one suspected insurgent during the operation.