Local sources in Kabul report that the dismembered body of a woman was discovered in the Kabul River. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, January 14, 2026, in the Chehelston area of Kabul, where Taliban forces secured the scene after the body was found. Witnesses say the body was retrieved from a sack in the river after being spotted by children scavenging through trash. Another source indicated that the body had initially been found in a trash bin before being thrown into the river.
Taliban authorities did not allow any photography at the scene and prevented people from approaching the body. They have also not provided any information regarding the victim’s identity, the motive behind the killing, or how the case will be investigated. The lack of transparency has heightened concerns over security and accountability in the city