Local sources in Paktika province have confirmed that Taliban forces killed Marghi Katawazi, a former military official. This incident is part of an ongoing pattern of targeted killings of personnel from the previous government .
Katawazi, formerly a local police commander in Yahyakhel district, had returned to the country after four years abroad. He was shot dead by the Taliban in front of his home during the holy month of Ramadan .
Activists have strongly condemned the killing, labeling the Taliban’s general amnesty decree as deceptive. Numerous reports have previously surfaced regarding the detention, torture, and killing of former military personnel across various provinces .
Taliban Executes Former Police Commander in Paktika
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