KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Local sources in Panjshir say that after a Ranger vehicle carrying Taliban forces was hit by a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) in the “Manjansto” area of Dara district, the group arrested a teacher and four students.
According to the sources, these individuals were arrested yesterday (Tuesday, May 26) by Taliban forces from the village of “Manjansto” in Dara district.
Sources also say that following the explosion, the “Abdullahkhel” area of Dara district in Panjshir has been placed under military lockdown, and Taliban forces have begun house-to-house searches in the area.
Yesterday, a Ranger vehicle carrying Taliban forces in the “Manjansto” area of Dara district in Panjshir province was targeted by a roadside bomb.
“Green Trend,” led by former Vice President Amrullah Saleh, claimed responsibility for the explosion.
In its statement, “Green Trend” said that the vehicle was carrying ten Taliban fighters and was “completely destroyed” in the attack.
Local sources and “Green Trend” have not provided any information regarding Taliban casualties in this attack.
The incident highlights the continued instability and armed resistance in parts of Panjshir, where anti-Taliban groups remain active and sporadic attacks and security operations continue despite the Taliban’s control of the region.
Green Trend is an Afghan political and anti-Taliban movement founded in 2011 by Amrullah Saleh. The movement was initially created as a civil and political platform supporting democracy, republican values, and opposition to extremism in Afghanistan.
After the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Green Trend became increasingly associated with resistance activities and strong criticism of Taliban rule. The group regularly publishes political statements and has, in some cases, claimed responsibility for attacks against Taliban forces, particularly in areas such as Panjshir Valley.
Panjshir, a mountainous province northeast of Kabul and historically a stronghold of resistance against the Taliban, has been subject to ongoing security operations and restrictions. In recent years, the Taliban have detained dozens of residents, including activists, journalists, and teachers, on various charges, such as alleged links to armed groups or possession of weapons.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have documented patterns of arbitrary arrests, torture, and collective punishment in Panjshir, describing some Taliban actions there as potential war crimes. The group has faced similar accusations of detaining and mistreating former government officials and security personnel across Afghanistan.
