'India, Afghanistan Are Brothers': Taliban Guard Allows Indian Tourist To Pass Without Check

A video circulating on social media shows a Taliban border guard greeting an Indian traveller warmly at a checkpoint in Afghanistan, offering an unusual glimpse of hospitality toward a visitor from India.

The clip, shared on X by Afghanistan-based user Fazal Afghan, depicts an Indian biker being stopped for a routine passport check.

Upon identifying himself as Indian, the guard’s attitude immediately shifted from formal to friendly.

Smiling, he reportedly told the traveller, “India, Afghanistan are brothers. You don’t need a passport or permission, please go ahead. Welcome to Kabul.”

The guard then allowed the biker to proceed without further scrutiny.

“An Indian tourist in Afghanistan was stopped by the Taliban at a checkpoint for a routine passport check. But the moment he said he was from India, they smiled, welcomed him, and let him go without even checking his documents. This is how Afghanistan treats its true friends,” read the caption of the post.

An Indian tourist in Afghanistan was stopped by the Taliban at a checkpoint for a routine passport check. But the moment he said he was from India, they smiled, welcomed him, & let him go without even checking his documents. This is how Afghanistan treats its true friends. 🇦🇫❤️🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/YsKFVVEVP5

— Fazal Afghan (@fhzadran) October 7, 2025

The post accompanying the video praised the gesture, calling it a demonstration of the longstanding ties between the two nations.

Many social media users applauded the friendliness, noting it as a reflection of Afghans’ respect and warm reception toward Indians.

“I’ve been to Kabul thrice and I can say this is very true. Afghan people respect Indians and offer a very warm welcome,” a user said.

Some commenters, however, cautioned that security protocols should still be followed to prevent potential risks.

Others highlighted the courage of the traveller navigating through a region often considered unpredictable, while some pointed out that such interactions underscore the delicate realities of visiting areas with ongoing security concerns.