In a brutal attack that highlights the ongoing security vacuum in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, five members of a single family were shot dead in the Qarabagh district of Ghazni province. Among the victims were four men and a young girl, while another child was seriously injured. The assailants, unidentified and armed, fled the scene on motorcycles. As of now, no arrests have been made, and local Taliban officials claim they have no formal information — a silence that reflects a deeper failure of governance.
Ghazni, once a center of Taliban insurgency, was expected to see stability under their control. Yet, violence continues unabated. The Taliban’s internal power struggles, lack of professional policing, and weak intelligence have only worsened the security situation. Rather than addressing the rising crime and lawlessness, the Taliban leadership has focused on internal propaganda — creating media teams to portray themselves as heroes and saviors, while independent voices have been silenced and critical reporting suppressed.
The Ghazni massacre is not an isolated case but part of a growing pattern across Afghanistan. The Taliban’s promises of “justice” and “order” remain hollow, as lawlessness, fear, and impunity reign. Instead of investing in real security reforms, the regime continues to stage performative governance while failing to protect the very people it claims to represent. As families mourn and killers roam free, the Taliban’s claim to legitimacy grows increasingly fragile.
