Rise in Targeted Killings and Abductions in Afghanistan: Taliban Unable to Ensure Public Security.
Local sources in Badghis province report that a 40-year-old man was abducted and later killed in the Barah Khana area of Ab Kamari District.
Initial sources say the killing was carried out by unidentified gunmen.
Another source claims the man’s son was responsible, but the exact motive remains unclear.
This incident occurred amid a sharp rise in insecurity, abductions, and targeted killings in parts of Afghanistan.
Previously, local sources reported the abduction of a doctor named Dawood Hoshmand in Kabul.
They also reported the killing of several young men by unidentified gunmen in Herat.
Reports indicate that many citizens avoid moving around cities, especially at night, due to insecurity and fear of armed attacks.
Despite Taliban claims of nationwide security after returning to power, realities on the ground show continued insecurity in several provinces.
These include Badghis and Herat.
Targeted killings and increased armed activity have generated serious public concern.
They show that the security environment in many parts of the country remains fragile and dangerous.
