2012-08-S-041
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 21, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in Watahpur district, Kunar province, yesterday. 
 
During the operation, the security force conducted a precision airstrike against a group of insurgents.  The strike killed several insurgents including Mutaqi, an al-Qaeda associated Taliban leader in the province.
 
Mutaqi, also known as Mullah Amir Muhammad or Malik, was responsible for passing critical information between the senior al-Qaeda associated Taliban leaders in Kunar province.
 
Prior to his death, Mutaqi was involved in planning suicide bombing attacks in the region.
A post-strike assessment conducted by the Afghan and coalition security force confirmed no civilians had been harmed and no civilian property had been damaged during of the operation.