Armed conflict between members of illegal armed units and police officials took place in Koshkeldy village; as a result the leader of local rebels, some Askhabov, was annihilated. This was informed by press-secretary of Chechen Ministry of Interior Affairs Ruslan Aczaev. At dawn operative information about presence of rebels in Koshkelda was received. Settlement was blockaded by police. During liquidation of rebel`s leader Gudermes policeman was wounded and died. "At present moment a search operation continues", - said Aczaev.