2012-12-S-007

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 5, 2012) – An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in Watahpur district, Kunar province, yesterday that resulted in the death of the insurgent leader, Mohammed Yar Gul, and two other insurgents.
Mohammed Yar Gul coordinated the movement of insurgent fighters throughout Kunar province.  He was directly involved in suicide attack operations in the region and planned and conducted improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Watahpur.