HERAT PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A Taliban leader was killed by Afghan commandos of the 9th special operations Kandak during a clearing operation Oct. 24 in Adraskan district’s Nagal Village.
Mullah Isah was the Taliban’s shadow governor in the district. He enforced the Taliban’s use of violence as a way to control district locals.
“The death of Mulla Isah will create stability [for the district],” said Adraskan district Gov. Lal Mohammad.
According to the Kandak’s leadership, Isah was responsible for attacks against Afghan forces traveling through Highway 1, a major trade route in western Afghanistan’s Zerekoh Valley.
Commandos and Afghan National Army special forces soldiers have conducted several operations over the past six months targeting Taliban leaders throughout the province in order to improve peace and stability.
“The operations are effective in deterring the Taliban,” said Mohammad, stressing the importance Afghan Commandos have in shaping the district’s future.
Isah’s death will have an impact on the number of militant attacks that often cause civilian deaths along the highway.
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