Afghanistan— A senior official of the Afghan Taliban’s intelligence apparatus has been killed in Kabul, with conflicting claims emerging about the circumstances of his death and no official statement so far from Taliban authorities.
Conflicting claims surround death of Maulvi Noman Ghaznavi
Multiple Taliban-linked sources and social media accounts have confirmed the death of Maulvi Noman Ghaznavi, a senior officer in the Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence and a close aide to its chief, Abdul Haq Wasiq.
Ghaznavi reportedly served as Wasiq’s secretary and was considered part of his inner circle.
According to available information, Maulvi Noman Ghaznavi was killed at his residence in the eastern Batkhak area of Kabul. The exact nature and cause of the incident remain unclear.
Some Taliban-affiliated sources have claimed that the death resulted from a gas explosion. However, other sources have rejected this explanation and suggested that the killing may be linked to internal disagreements and power struggles within the Taliban intelligence structure.
Unverified claims circulating on social media have gone further, alleging that Ghaznavi was killed on the orders of Taj Mir Jawad, another senior Taliban intelligence figure during an internal dispute.
Reports also indicate that two other individuals were killed in the same incident, but their identities and connection to the case have not been clarified.
The continued silence from Taliban authorities has fueled speculation about the incident and its possible motives. So far, no group has claimed responsibility and officials have not addressed the competing narratives.
Observers say the lack of transparency has raised questions about internal security and cohesion within the Taliban’s intelligence ranks.
Further details are expected as more information becomes available.
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