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text: 2012-10-S-023
  For Immediate Release
   
   
  KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 19, 2012)   Afghan and coalition forces confirmed the death of Taliban leader Belal Khan during a security operation in Nangarhar province Tuesday.
   
  Belal Khan, also known as Auzibullah, commanded dozens of Taliban fighters and was responsible for directing attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.