UPDATE ISAF Confirms Taliban Leader Killed in Helmand
UPDATE ISAF Confirms Taliban Leader Killed in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-226 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 21) - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed a Taliban leader, as well as an attack planner, were killed in an operation in the Kajaki district of Helmand province, Oct. 8.   The leader, Nauroz, was a Taliban leader known for exerting control through intimidation and violence; he also planned and executed numerous improvised explosive device and small-arms attacks against Afghan National Security Forces. Also killed was Nauroz's associate, Adil, who was responsible for conducting and planning numerous IED attacks against ANSF and coalition forces. He had been known to facilitate suicide bombers and lethal aid in Helmand and Uruzgan provinces.   Numerous insurgents were killed and various forms of explosives were destroyed in place during the operation.   The targeted compound where the insurgents were killed is known to be associated with a senior Taliban leader and facilitator linked to the planning and execution of suicide IED attacks and the facilitation of suicide bombers.   This is an update to IJC News Release #2010-10-CA-090