ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update, March 10, 2011


ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-030 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (March 10, 2011)  Afghan and coalition forces killed a Taliban leader in Kajaki district, Helmand province, yesterday.  The insurgent, Mullah Sherin, was a mid level Taliban leader in northern Helmand who was a prominent financier of insurgent activities in the area.  As the combined force arrived at the compound, two insurgents were identified moving into a bunker and preparing to engage the security force. As a result, the combined force engaged the insurgents, killing both. A call out was conducted and the compound was cleared and secured.