The National Independence Front (NIF), led by Commander Nawid Ahmadzai, has claimed responsibility for the killing of Tajmir Jawad, deputy chief of the Taliban’s General Intelligence Directorate (GDI), in Kandahar.
In a statement, the NIF said its forces carried out a major operation in Kandahar targeting Tajmir Jawad, a senior figure within the Taliban’s intelligence structure. The group claimed that the operation resulted in his elimination.
The reported incident represents a significant claim by the NIF, given the senior position attributed to Tajmir Jawad within the Taliban’s intelligence apparatus. The Taliban’s General Intelligence Directorate plays a central role in the group’s internal security and intelligence operations.
The claim comes amid continued reports of armed opposition activity and targeted attacks against Taliban officials in several parts of Afghanistan. Kandahar, the Taliban’s traditional political stronghold, remains particularly significant because of its importance to the group’s leadership and security structures.
However, the NIF’s claim has not been independently verified. No immediate official confirmation from Taliban authorities regarding Tajmir Jawad’s reported death was cited in the statement.
Further details about the operation, including the exact circumstances of the reported killing and whether there were additional casualties, remain unclear.
If confirmed, the reported death of a senior Taliban intelligence official could raise questions about security measures surrounding senior officials and the operational capabilities of armed opposition groups in Afghanistan.