Taliban Greets Indian Tourist With Smiles, Lets Him Pass Without Any Checks | VIDEO

A recent travel video from Afghanistan has captured the internet’s attention, showing an Indian motorcyclist being met with unexpected friendliness by Taliban soldiers during a routine checkpoint stop. The moment, recorded on the tourist’s helmet camera, offers a glimpse into an unusual interaction in a country often associated with strict enforcement.In the clip, the rider approaches a checkpoint where two armed Taliban troops halt him for standard passport and document verification. When asked about his destination and nationality, the motorcyclist revealed he was heading to Kabul and was from India. The soldier’s demeanor shifted instantly, breaking into a warm smile. In the video, it can also be seen that the Taliban troops did not check the required

documents and let him pass without any inspection.The footage was first shared on Instagram by travel vlogger Gaurav Sharma (@wander.da), captioned: “Riding through Afghanistan, you pass through many Taliban checkpoints everyday, and conversations are always very interactive, especially when you say you’re from India.”

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Times Now later reshared the video on its Instagram handle as well.

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The clip triggered a wave of reactions online. One user commented, “Honestly, a lot of credit goes to Bollywood — it’s built such strong soft power for India. The image and goodwill we hold across the world today, a big part of that comes from our films and the people behind them.”Another user remarked, “Interesting to see the way you are being treated at the checkpost. I recently saw another video of Indian lady who too was traveling through Afghanistan, but the way these guys were handling it was way too different.”However, some criticism emerged as well. A user wrote, “So many people are applauding, cheering, and happily engaging over a man visiting a country that systematically suppresses women, strips them of basic human rights, and demeans their existence. Not one sane comment questions why Indians, of all people, should be encouraging or influencing others to visit Afghanistan, given everything that’s happening there. Honestly, would a woman be allowed to do the same thing, wearing the same clothes, in that country?''