KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Local sources in Nangarhar province report that the Taliban have begun house-to-house searches in various areas of Jalalabad city, sparking fears.
The inspections reportedly began on Monday, November 4, near prominent official sites, including the intelligence directorate, police headquarters, and the governor’s office, and have continued into Tuesday.
Taliban intelligence personnel are leading the searches, blocking roads and causing significant travel disruptions for residents, sources said.
In some neighborhoods, the Taliban have warned citizens that renting out homes without approval from police command and intelligence authorities is prohibited.
Residents have also been instructed to report any suspicious individuals to security authorities.
Although the Taliban claim they face no organized military opposition in Afghanistan, resistance groups and Islamic State’s regional affiliate ISKP regularly report attacks against their forces.
This operation follows similar searches conducted in Kabul, as well as in Kapisa, Parwan, Panjshir, and other provinces. Reports from residents indicate that the Taliban often inspect personal items, including phones and laptops, during these searches.
Since the Taliban’s takeover, rights groups have raised concerns about an increasing crackdown on dissent, including reprisals against former officials, security force members, and activists.
