ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June, 3 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-010
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 3, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition force operation targeted an insurgent commander and a shadow governor in Chorah district, Uruzgan province, Wednesday.

The insurgent leader, Shah Mahmood, was a senior insurgent commander who coordinated improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan security forces and facilitated the movement of IED components and weapons used in attacks against Afghan security forces.

The shadow district governor chief in Chorah, Mullah Gul Akhund, facilitated the movement of IEDs, weapons and ammunition into Uruzgan province. He also facilitated and led attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Both men were killed when they attempted to engage the combined security force.

Several suspected insurgents were detained during the operation and were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.

Three AK-47 rifles, several grenades, a shotgun and a quantity of Pakistani Rupees were found during the operation.