Sources: Abdullah Rahimi, a commander affiliated with Ibrahim Malikzada, killed in Ghor

Kabul Times News

Local sources tell Kabul Times News that Abdullah Rahimi, a known commander affiliated with Dr. Ibrahim Malikzada, was killed in Ghor province this evening, Saturday, July 11, 2026.

According to the sources, Taliban gunmen targeted Abdullah Rahimi while he was inside a mosque near his home and he died on the spot.

The sources also add that this is the third case of the killing of commanders affiliated with Dr. Ibrahim Malikzada in western Afghanistan in the past month; an issue that has raised concerns about an increase in targeted attacks in the region.

The Taliban have not yet officially responded to this report and Kabul Times News is also unable to independently confirm the details of the incident and its motive.