2012-03-S-022

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Mar. 22)
An Afghan-led and coalition-supported security force killed an insurgent leader during a search operation in Deh Rawood district, Uruzgan province, yesterday. The insurgent leader was an IED facilitator responsible for numerous attacks on Afghan and coalition forces in the area. During the operation the insurgent leader attempted to fire on the combined force. Sensing an immediate threat the force returned fire, killing him. Several suspected insurgents were detained as a result of the operation.