KABUL: Taliban forces raided the residence of former Afghan president Hamid Karzai and dispersed several guests from the premises, according to local sources.
Sources said Taliban personnel entered Karzai’s home and questioned or confronted several people who had gathered there. The guests were allegedly subjected to verbal mistreatment and were later forced to leave the location.
The circumstances surrounding the reported raid remain unclear, including the reason for the Taliban’s action and whether any individuals were detained during the incident.
Hamid Karzai served as Afghanistan’s president from 2004 until 2014 and has remained a prominent political figure since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. He has continued to hold meetings with Afghan political, religious and civil society figures.
The reported incident comes amid continued restrictions on political activity and public gatherings under Taliban rule. Former officials and political figures have faced varying degrees of scrutiny and restrictions since the Taliban took control of the country.
There has been no immediate official statement from Taliban authorities confirming the reported raid or explaining the reasons behind the action at Karzai’s residence.
Further details are expected as more information becomes available about the incident and the identities of those who were present at the residence.