ISAF, ANSF kill Taliban commander in targeted operation

ISAF

KABUL, Afghanistan — It has been confirmed this morning that a Taliban commander was killed by ISAF and ANSF forces during a targeted operation in Pol-e Alam district, Logar province overnight.

Muhammed Bobi was killed as a result of a successful joint operation by ANSF and ISAF forces. Bobi was a Taliban Commander who had facilitated suicide bombings against local civilians, ANSF and ISAF troops. He also had a history of involvement in the torture and kidnapping of local civilians and was linked to numerous crimes in the area.

During the joint operation, Bobi was given the option to surrender peacefully, but instead attempted to attack ANSF members. Fortunately, no civilian casualties resulted from his last act of violence. Joint forces ensured that they responded with the minimum force necessary.