Prominent Taliban leader killed in Kandahar province

KABUL: (MEP) – A prominent Taliban leader was killed following an ambush by Afghan national army (ANA) forces in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan.

According to local government officials in Kandahar province, the senior Taliban leader, Mullah Noor Mohammad was killed in Panjwai district.

Provincial governor spokesman, Javid Faisal said Mullah Noor Mohammad was behind major attacks on Afghan and coalition security forces in Panjwai district and other regions of Kandahar province.

Mr. Faisal further added that Afghan national army soldiers had received intelligence reports regarding Mullah Mohammad Noor, and was killed during an ambush on Wednesday.

He said Afghan national army soldiers also seized weapons, ammunition and communication device from the Taliban leader, khaama press reported.

Taliban militants group yet to comment regarding the report.