![Afghan Al-Qaeda fighter Muhammad Tariq, alias Hikmatullah Fidayee, reportedly killed in Syria’s Idlib region during battle. [Image via Mahaz (X)].](https://htnworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SAT-Web-Banners-2.webp)
News Desk – 18 April 2025: Muhammad Tariq, also known as Hikmatullah Fidayee, an Afghan national affiliated with Al-Qaeda, was killed in Saraqib Sub-district of Idlib, Syria. According to sources familiar with militant activities, Al-Qaeda fighter killed in Syria.
Tariq joined Al-Qaeda in 2017 after living in Kunduz and originally coming from Helmand province in Afghanistan. He fought German and Afghan troops until Afghan forces arrested him in 2019. The Taliban released him from Bagram prison in 2021 after they regained power.
After his release, Tariq joined the Taliban’s special forces and served in their security units for two years. In 2023, he obtained a passport and told his family he was traveling to Turkey for work. However, he instead went to Syria to reunite with Al-Qaeda operatives.
According to Mahaz, Tariq fought in Idlib alongside Hayat Tahrir al-Sham fighters. Sources close to him said he planned to reach Palestine to carry out a suicide mission against Israel. He died in Idlib before executing his plan.
The development highlights ongoing transnational jihadist movements from Afghanistan to the Middle East. Tariq’s death raises concerns as ex-combatants use new identities and passports to rejoin global militant networks across conflict zones.
Security analysts say regional and global intelligence must enhance cooperation to track individuals crossing borders under the guise of civilian migration.
Authorities investigate Tariq’s international links and militants’ future plans amid rising transnational threats. His alleged plan highlights challenges for global counterterrorism frameworks. Militant networks increasingly exploit border loopholes to expand regional operations.
Disclaimer: This news report on Al-Qaeda fighter killed in Syria, is based on information received from “Mahaz” a platform on X, formerly Twitter, known for reports and updates on terrorism and counter terrorism, and independently verified. The details regarding Muhammad Tariq’s affiliations, movements, and intentions are drawn from reports attributed to contacts close to him and militant-monitoring channels.
Moreover, The report does not endorse or validate any claims made by or about individuals or organizations mentioned.
