In January , he was reported to have been killed in a gun battle with Russian special forces near the Georgian border .
Through 2005 , there were numerous inaccurate reports of Umarov 's death or grave injury .
In January , Umarov was reported to have been killed in a gun battle with Russian special forces near the Georgian border .
Through 2005 , there were numerous inaccurate reports of Umarov 's death or grave injury .