Two armed Taliban members have reportedly robbed and shot a rancher in Aqcha district of northern Afghanistan’s Jowzjan province, according to local sources.
Sources in Jowzjan said that the incident occurred amid ongoing insecurity in the province. The two armed men, who were identified by the sources as Taliban members, allegedly took 150,000 Afghanis from the rancher before shooting him.
The victim reportedly sustained injuries in the attack. Details about his current condition and whether he received medical treatment were not immediately available.
The incident was reportedly confirmed by sources to local media on Monday, although further details surrounding the attack remain limited.
The allegation comes amid concerns over security and criminal activity in parts of northern Afghanistan. Residents in some areas have previously raised concerns about armed individuals using their positions or weapons to engage in robbery, intimidation and other abuses.
Aqcha is one of the important districts of Jowzjan province, where residents rely heavily on agriculture, livestock and local trade for their livelihoods. Incidents involving armed groups can have a direct impact on rural communities and economic activity.
It remains unclear whether Taliban authorities have launched an investigation into the reported incident or whether the alleged perpetrators have been detained.
The claims have not been independently verified, and further information is needed to establish the identities of those involved and the circumstances surrounding the shooting and alleged theft.