Coalition forces eliminate Taliban leader with precision air strike

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

12.17.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Bala Murghab district in Badghis province, killing a senior Taliban leader Dec. 17.

Mullah Tor Jan was a Quetta Shura-appointed inspector for the Taliban Commission in the district. Tor Jan was also known as a Taliban leader who spent time with the deputy shadow governor of Badghis province.

Intelligence sources allowed an Afghan and coalition force to track an armed individual to a remote cave complex. Using a loudspeaker the security force called for the individual to exit peacefully. The suspected insurgent shot at the force leading to a progressive, escalated response that ended with a precision air strike on the cave complex to eliminate the threat.

• Date Taken: 12.17.2010
• Date Posted: 12.17.2010 23:27
• Story ID: 62196
• Location: KABUL, AF