2012-12-S-011

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 10, 2012)
Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the death of Taliban leader Farid Khan during a security operation in Gelan district, Ghazni province, Nov. 30. Farid Khan, also known as Farid Jan, was directly responsible for coordinating the assassinations and kidnappings of suspected informants and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan personnel. He executed IED and direct fire attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces. Prior to his death, Farid Khan was conducting IED emplacement operations specifically targeting Afghan and coalition forces.