2012-07-S-046
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 24, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force conducted a security operation to arrest Khadim, also known as Qari Hamza, an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan senior leader, in Chahar Darah district, Kunduz province, yesterday.
As the security force approached Khadim’s location, he attacked the combined security force. The security force engaged Khadim and killed him.
Khadim was an explosives expert responsible for recruiting and training insurgents for suicide attacks.  He was also responsible for planning and leading multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the region.