An Afghan led and coalition supported security force conducted an operation in search of an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader in Taloqan district, Takhar province, Sunday. The leader, Ilhom, was responsible for the Dec. 25, 2011, suicide bomb attack that killed an Afghan official in Takhar province. Additionally, Ilhom facilitated the training of suicide bombers for attacks throughout the area.
During the operation Ilhom and one other armed insurgent engaged the security force with fragmentation grenades. The security force responded to the immediate threat and returned fire, killing Ilhom and the insurgent. One additional insurgent was detained during the operation.
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In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, Sunday.
The leader operated in Yak Chal village where he participated in direct-fire attacks and distributed ammunition and explosives to insurgent fighters throughout the area.
The security force detained multiple insurgents during the operation.
East
In Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator Sunday. The facilitator transports insurgents to Pakistan for training and conducts attacks against Afghan forces throughout the province. The security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during the operation.
An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, Sunday. The facilitator produced explosives and emplaced roadside bombs throughout the region. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.
In Sharan district, Paktika province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Haqqani Network facilitator Sunday. The facilitator distributes explosives and conducts attacks against Afghan forces. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.
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