The National Independence Front has claimed that Tajmir Jawad, deputy head of the Taliban’s General Intelligence Directorate, was killed in an operation in Kandahar province.
In a statement, the group said its forces carried out an operation this evening near Chawk-e Inu Mina in Kandahar, targeting Tajmir Jawad. According to the claim, the Taliban intelligence official was killed during the operation.
Tajmir Jawad is described as a senior figure within the Taliban’s intelligence structure. His reported targeting could have implications for the group’s security and intelligence apparatus, particularly in Kandahar, which remains a key political and administrative center for the Taliban authorities.
However, the claim has been issued by the National Independence Front and has not been independently verified. There has also been no confirmed statement from Taliban authorities regarding Tajmir Jawad’s reported death at the time of the claim.
The incident highlights the continuing security challenges facing Afghanistan, where armed opposition groups have periodically claimed attacks against Taliban officials and security personnel.
Further details about the circumstances of the reported operation, including whether other casualties occurred, remain unclear. Independent confirmation will be necessary to establish the identity of the target and the circumstances surrounding the reported killing.