Conflict Erupts Over Coal Supply in Bamiyan: Attack Leaves One Injured

Following an attack on coal caravans in the Yakawlang district of Bamiyan, one person was injured and several vehicles were set ablaze. This incident is believed to be linked to commercial rivalries and internal disputes among companies.

Assault on Coal Caravans in Yakawlang: One Injured and Multiple Vehicles Destroyed

In the wake of an assault on mineral transport caravans in the Yakawlang district of Bamiyan province, one individual suffered injuries and several vehicles caught fire. Local sources report that this incident occurred last night in the “Jarchashak” area, involving a coal caravan traveling from the Dara-e-Suf and Balkhab mines towards Kabul.

According to reports, one person sustained light injuries. Meanwhile, the “Republic Front of Afghanistan” issued a statement claiming that their forces attacked a vehicle convoy carrying rocks known as “Jasht” that belongs to the “Siah Dara” mine in Bamiyan on Saturday evening (October 2, 2023).

Details of the Attack and Damages

This group alleged that the vehicles in question, said to be owned by the Taliban, were set on fire during the operation. Local residents have confirmed the attack, but precise details regarding the financial losses and the number of damaged vehicles are not yet available.

Sources close to the Taliban indicate that the tensions arise from commercial rivalries and internal disputes over mining extraction and benefits. They noted that the district chief of Yakawlang was attending a private gathering in the provincial capital during the incident.

Response from Local Taliban Authorities

So far, local Taliban officials in Bamiyan have not responded to this event or the claims made regarding it. However, independent local news agencies have confirmed that an attack on the coal caravan occurred.