2012-10-S-025
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 21, 2012) 
Afghan and coalition forces today confirmed the death of Taliban leader Ahmad Jan during a security operation in Helmand province Friday. Ahmad Jan was considered an expert in constructing and placing IEDs for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the province.
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