Taliban senior leader killed, another captured in Helmand

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.10.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force killed Ajmal Agha Jan, a Taliban senior leader highly skilled in the construction of improvised explosive devices and who was responsible for the emplacement of IEDs throughout Helmand province, during an overnight operation in the province.

The security force also captured a Taliban mid-level leader who participated and directed attacks in the Sistani area of Marjah District. He led up to 20 fighters and facilitated their materials.

Intelligence information led the security force to a series of compounds in Marjah district. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the targeted compound peacefully and then the joint security force cleared the compound.

After initial questioning of the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the Taliban leader along with two of his associates.

During the search, Ajmal Agha Jan threatened the security force with a pistol. The security force engaged, killing him. Additionally, the security force found a grenade at the scene.

The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 10.10.2010
• Date Posted: 10.10.2010 00:45
• Story ID: 57834
• Location: KABUL, AF