Local sources say that unidentified armed individuals attacked a Taliban border battalion in Khahan District of Badakhshan Province early on Sunday, 28 Saratan (July 19). According to the sources, following the incident, Taliban forces detained several local residents on allegations of involvement in the attack.
The sources said the attack took place at around 2:00 a.m. using rockets and several types of weapons. No details have so far been released regarding the extent of damage or possible casualties, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The sources added that, following the assault, Taliban forces detained several local residents, including Jahangir Rahmani, a former military officer, Teacher Noor Mohammad, Habib-ur-Rahman Rostami, and Abdul Sattar. According to the sources, the detainees were subjected to beatings and torture during their detention.
According to the information provided by the sources, the detainees were released after mediation efforts by local elders and residents. However, the sources claim that hours after their release, Taliban forces returned to the home of Jahangir Rahmani, a former Afghan military officer, in Khahan District and arrested him again.
The Taliban have not yet commented on the incident or the allegations raised by local sources, and the information has not been independently verified.
The incident comes two days after the National Soldiers Front announced that it had captured Yeftal-e-Payin District of Badakhshan Province and disarmed Taliban forces in the area.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
