Taliban arrests several suspects in Baghlan Shrine attack

The Taliban’s police command in Baghlan has confirmed that at least 10 people were killed in an armed attack on the “Sayed Padshah Agha” shrine in Nahrin district of Baghlan province.

The statement mentioned that several suspects have been arrested, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

The Taliban police in Baghlan described the incident as a “mysterious” attack in a statement released on Friday, November 22.

According to the statement, the victims worked during the day and gathered at the shrine at night for worship.

Early Friday morning report indicated that armed individuals targeted a group of Sufi practitioners in a shrine in Nahrin district, opening fire on them.

The victims of this attack were followers of Sufism and praying during the Friday night in the Shrine.

This tragic incident underscores the persistent threat faced by religious minorities and spiritual communities in Afghanistan. The attack has raised concerns about the Taliban’s ability to ensure security in areas under their control and protect vulnerable groups from targeted violence.

International organizations and human rights groups have called for an impartial investigation into the attack and urged the authorities to take concrete steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.