KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Local sources in Nangarhar say that the Taliban shot and killed an adult man in Jalalabad, the provincial capital, for “failing to stop at a checkpoint.”
According to the sources, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. last night (Friday, April 24) at a Taliban checkpoint in the second security district of Jalalabad city.
Sources say the man was named Bashir Khan and was a resident of Jalalabad.
It is still unclear why the man did not stop at the Taliban checkpoint.
Local Taliban authorities in Nangarhar have not yet commented on the incident.
Previously, there have also been reports of Taliban forces opening fire on individuals at checkpoints.
Such incidents have raised ongoing concerns among local residents about the use of force at checkpoints and the lack of clear communication or accountability in these situations.
In a related context, a recent report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres recorded 2,737 safety- and security-related incidents across Afghanistan between August 1 and October 31, reflecting a 14.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
The report, submitted to the UN Security Council, attributes the rise in incidents partly to attacks by armed anti-Taliban groups and cross-border clashes, while also noting continued violence such as shootings and attacks at checkpoints.
Although these groups have not significantly challenged Taliban control, such patterns of insecurity and the use of force help explain incidents like the shooting in Jalalabad, highlighting broader concerns about safety, enforcement practices, and civilian protection in the country.
The report also noted the Taliban’s continued use of corporal punishment, with 215 cases recorded in the past three months, including 42 women, two girls, and one boy for offences including adultery, running away from home, homosexuality, alcohol consumption, and gambling.
