The Afghan government is looking into reports that the feared Taliban chief Mullah Mohammad Omar could have died two years ago.Meanwhile, Afghan intelligence agency confirmed late Wednesday that Taliban leader Mollah Omar died two years ago, Associated Press reported.After heavy speculation emerged on Wednesday, Afghan presidential spokesman Sayed Zafar Hashemi confirmed that the government had received reports of the death but did not confirm it. "Afghan government has received reports indicating Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead, but is in the process of assessing the reports. We are trying to get it confirmed. We will let you know of any development," Hashemi told reporters. "We can't confirm or reject the report of his death."A senior government official earlier told Anadolu Agency, on condition of anonymity, that Pakistan had informed the Afghan government about the death, which had apparently happened two years ago due to illness. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid also told Anadolu Agency that the group was looking into the death but did not deny it. Another highly-placed Afghan government official told Anadolu Agency that a security meeting was held Tuesday to discuss the implications of Mullah Omar's death. He said the government leaked the reports about the death but then did not confirm them. The official said the reported death was discussed with negotiators involved in peace talks with the Taliban to consider how it could affect the process.If the death is confirmed, it would lead to a leadership contest within the Taliban with many reports suggesting one of Mullah Omar's sons could take over while others believed the Taliban's second-in-command Mullah Mansoor Dadullah would take charge. Many Afghans reacted to the reports of Mullah Omar's death with skepticism after earlier reports about the death of Mullah Omar had proved to be hoaxes. The mysterious Taliban chief has rarely been seen and has been in hiding since the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, with even many of his fighters unaware of whether he is alive. The reported death comes as Afghan and Taliban representatives were reportedly scheduled to hold a second round of peace talks on Friday. "Regarding the upcoming talks between Afghan delegation and Taliban: work on venue, date and composition of the delegation for the next talks are still underway," Hashimi told reporters.Only two weeks ago, the Taliban released an Eid message attributed to Mullah Omar calling on Taliban fighters to back the peace talks.WHO IS MULLAH OMAR? (Article by DPA)Mullah Mohammed Omar headed the Afghan Taliban since its inception about 20 years ago, but little is known about the reclusive religious and political leader.He was born in the vicinity of Kandahar, Afghanistan's second-largest city, located in the southern region, in 1959 or 1960. He studied in a religious school near the border with Pakistan.With Osama bin Laden at his side, Omar fought the occupying Soviet forces during the 1980s, losing an eye and suffering a serious leg wound.When the Red Army withdrew in 1989, Omar withdrew from public life to teach at a Koranic school.In 1994, marauding warlords caused him to become involved in the internal Afghan power struggle.Omar led his students - the Taliban - to victory and in 1996 took over as the leader of Afghanistan, pushing a radical interpretation of Islamic law.Preferring Kandahar, he avoided Kabul, apparently visiting the Afghan capital just twice during his regime's reign.In 1999, he survived an assassination attempt that is said to have claimed the life of one of his four wives.The US military invaded after the 2001 al-Qaeda terrorist attacks on New York and Washington authorized by bin Laden, who was being harbored by the Taliban regime.According to media reports, Omar lost a 10-year-old son to US bombing attacks in October 2001.In his last interview with the BBC's Pashto service in November 2001, Omar related his goal to destroy the United States."But it is a huge task, which is beyond the will and comprehension of human beings. If God's help is with us, this will happen within a short period of time; keep in mind this prediction," he told the broadcaster through an intermediary.