2012-12-S-001

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec 01, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in Pul-e Khumri district, Baghlan province, today that resulted in the death of the local Taliban leader Hanif and one other insurgent. Hanif oversaw the movement of suicide bombers throughout the province, and gave direct assistance to more senior Taliban leaders in Baghlan.