RASC News Agency: Local sources in Kunduz province have confirmed that a member of the Taliban in Aliabad district fatally shot his own brother following a dispute over land ownership. Mohammad Omar, known as “Mullah Tofan” and resident of Qasim-Ali village, reportedly killed his brother, Syed Akbar, on Sunday, Aug 17. Sources indicate that Mullah Tofan was detained shortly after the incident, although the Taliban have yet to issue any official statement or condemnation. This tragic event is indicative of a broader pattern of violence and lawlessness within the Taliban, in which even immediate family members including brothers, parents, spouses, and siblings are not spared. Past reports have documented similar cases, where familial disputes, opposition to recruitment into Taliban ranks, or challenges to internal authority have resulted in lethal consequences.
Experts note that the Taliban’s extremist indoctrination and militant culture foster an environment in which brutality against one’s own family is normalized. These acts are not isolated incidents but reflect a systemic moral and social decay, where violence is employed as a tool of obedience, control, and “loyalty” to the group’s leadership. Such practices constitute gross violations of human rights, create pervasive fear within local communities, and further entrench a climate of impunity and insecurity across Afghanistani society. Analysts stress that the spread of this internalized culture of violence exposes the Taliban’s ideological extremism and authoritarianism. By tolerating or even subtly endorsing acts of domestic and intra-group brutality, the leadership perpetuates a climate in which ordinary Afghanistani families live under constant threat not only from public oppression but also from members of their own households.
This incident underscores the urgent need for independent oversight, legal accountability, and protection for Afghanistani civilians, as the Taliban continue to exploit ideological zeal to justify systematic oppression, domestic violence, and social terror. The moral and social consequences of such unchecked violence are profound, leaving Afghanistani communities trapped under a regime where fear, cruelty, and impunity dominate daily life.
