2012-09-S-010
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 7, 2012) – Afghan and coalition forces killed a Taliban cell leader during a security operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, Thursday.
 
Ajmal, also known as Ahmed Shah, is believed to have commanded an attack cell and directed insurgent activity throughout western Helmand, including multiple attacks on Afghan security forces.
 
In the days prior to his death, Ajmal is believed to have conducted an attack wounding several Afghan soldiers.
 
During the operation the security force positively identified Ajmal and one other individual engaged in insurgent activity. After ensuring no civilians were in the area, the security force engaged Ajmal and the other insurgent with a precision airstrike, killing both.
 
A post-strike assessment determined no civilians were harmed and no civilian property was damaged.