Kabul (Kubha News) – Following the recent shift in power and the resurgence of Taliban rule, concerns are mounting among Kabul residents over the presence of individuals conducting inspections at various checkpoints while donning civilian clothing.
Speaking anonymously to Kubha News, a resident of Kabul city expressed apprehension, stating, “People in private clothes are standing at checkpoints and they are inspecting people. We don’t know if these people are government or private. We are having trouble recognizing these people, especially at night.”
Another resident, who preferred not to be named, disclosed encounters with armed individuals clad in civilian attire while commuting, particularly during late hours. “I have a hardware store in the center of Kabul, we go to work early in the morning and return home late at night. Sometimes I come across people who inspect cars and people with guns and personal clothes and introduce themselves as government people, we don’t know if they are really government people or if they are stealing from people in the name of the government,” the resident shared with Kubha News.
Expressing concern over the lack of clarity regarding the identity of those conducting searches, Kabul residents urged the Taliban government to intervene and halt individuals posing as soldiers while wearing traditional clothes. They fear that if left unchecked, such actions could lead to exploitation and jeopardize public safety.
Responding to the growing unease, the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior emphasized that their police and soldiers are mandated to wear official military uniforms during inspections. They categorically stated that individuals operating in civilian attire are not authorized to conduct searches of individuals or vehicles.