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2012-10-S-009
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 9, 2012)
Afghan and coalition forces killed a Taliban leader and arrested another Taliban leader during a security operation in Ghazni province Monday. As the security force attempted to take the Taliban leader, Abdul Rahman, into custody, the armed leaders attempted to fire upon the Afghan and coalition troops. The security force positively identified the threat and engaged, killing Abdul Rahman. Abdul Rahman, also known as Mola Kaka, is alleged to have recruited suicide bombers for assassination attempts on Afghan Local Police leadership and organized the safe passage of Taliban leadership. The arrested leader is believed to have conducted attacks against Afghan citizens and to have been behind an IED attack that targeted a coalition convoy. The security force also detained a number of suspected insurgents and seized multiple assault-style rifles as a result of the operation.