In a rare and alarming incident underscoring deepening instability under Taliban rule, a cook stationed at a security post in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province fatally shot three Taliban members on Tuesday, April 29, raising fresh questions about internal cohesion and security within Taliban ranks.
According to the Nangarhar provincial police, the incident took place at a security post in the Patlu area of Shirzad district. The cook, who carried out the shooting, has been taken into custody. Authorities stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack.
While officials have not yet disclosed a motive, the incident has drawn attention to the growing tensions and mistrust within Taliban-controlled security structures. More information will be released following the conclusion of the investigation, officials said.
Located in eastern Afghanistan, Nangarhar has remained a hotspot of instability and unrest, with periodic reports of infighting, armed confrontations, and internal rifts. The latest attack further highlights the deteriorating situation in Taliban-held regions, where armed personnel are increasingly vulnerable to violence from within their own ranks.
This latest episode not only signals the fragile state of Taliban command and control but also adds to mounting concerns about governance, law enforcement, and internal discipline in areas under their administration.
