2011-10-S-061
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 30, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition patrol killed an insurgent leader and two other insurgents during a weeklong ongoing operation in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province. The leader was responsible for the intimidation of local civilians and assassinations of Afghan government officials. During the operation, the armed leader and insurgents moved into position to engage a coalition helicopter. The patrol responded to the threat by firing at the insurgents, killing them. Two AK-47’s were confiscated and a quantity of ammunition, was safely destroyed on site.