name: 4
text: 2012-10-S-028
  For Immediate Release
   
   
  KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 23, 2012)
  Afghan and coalition forces today confirmed the death of Taliban leader Qasim during a security operation in Kandahar province Sunday. Qasim was responsible for the acquisition and distribution of weapons and ammunition for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces based in the area.