An individual associated with the Taliban intelligence apparatus has been shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Afghan capital, raising fresh questions about the security situation and targeted killings in Kabul.
According to available reports, Zabihullah Mayar, an engineer associated with Al-Madina Company and reportedly serving with Taliban intelligence, was shot dead by unidentified armed men yesterday evening in the Karte Mamorin area of Kabul.
The attackers reportedly targeted Mayar before fleeing the scene. However, details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting, the nature of the attack and the identity or possible motives of those responsible remain unclear.
Mayar’s killing is particularly significant given his association with the Taliban intelligence apparatus, although his precise official position and responsibilities have not been independently established.
The incident adds to security concerns surrounding targeted killings in Afghanistan, particularly in the capital, where the identity of attackers and motives behind such incidents are not always immediately established.
The circumstances surrounding Mayar’s death, including whether he was specifically targeted because of his reported intelligence affiliation or for other reasons, remain unknown.
