Armed Attack on a Gold Shop in Andkhoy; Head of Goldsmiths’ Union Killed.
Local sources in Andkhoy district of Faryab province say that on Monday (March 23, 2026), at around 2:15 p.m., armed individuals wearing Taliban uniforms entered a gold shop.
According to witnesses, these افراد suddenly opened fire on two gold sellers and then took a large amount of jewelry with them.
In this incident, “Khal Mohammad Zargar,” who has been identified as the head of the Andkhoy Goldsmiths’ Union, lost his life.
The وقوع of this incident in front of people has caused fear and concern among local residents.
Several hours after the incident, no official reaction has yet been issued by the Taliban, and further details about the perpetrators remain unclear.
