ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-073
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two armed insurgents during a security search targeting a Taliban leader in Alingar district, Laghman province yesterday. 

Reports indicate the leader is finalizing preparations for an imminent attack in the district. The leader, who supports both Taliban and Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin networks, has previously been involved in attacks against the Afghan National Army. 

The two insurgents were hiding in a nearby tree line when the Afghan-led security force noticed them holding rocket-propelled grenade launchers and small-arms weapons. After ensuring no women or children were in the area, an engagement ensued and the insurgents were killed. Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed during the operation.