The Taliban's Ministry of Interior has notified the security commanders across Afghanistan's 34 provinces that based on intelligence reports, ISIS is planning a series of suicide attacks targeting Taliban officials upon their return from Hajj, Daryo.uz correspondent in Afghanistan has reported.
According to the information, ISIS aims to carry out these attacks during the festive gatherings of Hajj celebrations, taking advantage of crowded venues such as hotels and offices.
Over the past months, ISIS has already conducted several deliberate attacks on Taliban officials, prompting heightened concerns within the Taliban's security apparatus.
An explosion at the Nabavi mosque in Faizabad city, Badakhshan province, Afghanistan, on June 8 claimed the lives of at least 11 people and injured over 30 others. The representative of the Taliban movement, Abdul Nafi Takor, confirmed the casualties, stating that the mosque was the target of the blast during a memorial service.
The attack occurred as mourners had gathered to pay tribute to Nisar Ahmad Ahmadi, the deputy governor of Badakhshan, who had died in a car bomb explosion just two days earlier on June 6. Alongside Ahmadi, the deputy governor's driver and ten other innocent individuals were also killed. ISIS claimed responsibility for the mosque explosion and the attack on Nisar Ahmad Ahmadi. The incident has highlighted the ongoing security challenges faced by Afghanistan, emphasizing the persistent threat posed by extremist groups and their ability to carry out deadly acts of violence.
What is Hajj?
Hajj is a sacred pilgrimage required of every Muslim at least once in their lifetime - it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world travel to Mecca, modern-day Saudi Arabia, to perform Hajj. Muslims are commanded to undertake the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj, as stated in the Holy Quran.
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