Presence of Bashir Noorzi with a 1,000-Strong Armed Force in Chah Ab, Takhar.
Reliable local sources in Takhar Province report the creation of a large armed structure by Bashir Noorzi, a notorious and influential Taliban figure, in the gold mines of Chah Ab district.
According to sources, more than 1,000 heavily armed individuals under his command have been deployed in the area and effectively control the mines.
Residents say this heavy military presence is not for security, but to fully dominate gold resources and eliminate any oversight, supervision, or competition.
Sources indicate that Noorzi’s sons and close associates directly manage gold extraction and transportation. Their continuous presence in Chah Ab shows the creation of a powerful family network at the heart of the country’s natural resources.
Convoys of vehicles linked to this network constantly travel between Taloqan, Faizabad, and Chah Ab. Sources describe these movements as part of an organized system for wealth transfer and consolidation of economic and military influence.
Sources warn that in addition to gold extraction, these routes are likely used for drug trafficking. This raises concerns that the mines may serve as a cover for illegal activities.
These developments come while Taliban officials in Badakhshan Province have deployed a 1,000-strong unit in local mines. Experts believe this signals the emergence of an organized network controlling mines and resource transfers under armed forces loyal to specific Taliban figures.
