| Someone call Mutual of Helmand! |
 [Quqnoos] A Taliban commander and two of his bodyguards were killed Wednesday in Marjah district in southern Helmand province, officials said
"Mullah Burhan along with some of his men were busy in making bombs in an abandoned house in Marja district late Wednesday night but suddenly
| Suddenly!! To the surprise of all involved. |
the device went off, killing three persons including Burhan," Provincial governor spokesman Daud Ahmadi said.
"Quick, Peter, cue the heavenly choir!"
"For that bunch? Let the guys finish their lunch, that bunch aren't headed in our direction." |
| "Exactly why I want them singing "Hallelujah!" |
He added that Mullah Burhan was an important commander in Marja, a former hub for Taliban's narco-trade and a safe haven for foreign insurgents.
| Golly, what happened to change things? |
The militants often make homemade bombs from explosive devices and use them in carrying out suicide and roadside bombings.
Taliban militants have not made any comment so far.
Mr Ahmadi hoped that the elimination of Mullah Burhan would further help the government to strengthen its authority in Marja district, which was captured last February in a major offensive. |