[3] One key figure associated with Taliban taking over Pur Chaman was Abdul Qayum Rahimi, the former governor of Herat Province.

Allegations suggested that at the time, Rahimi, in collaboration with central authorities, orchestrated actions that exacerbated divisions among the local populace, leading to weakened the Ashraf Ghani government control.

The Taliban’s incursions in Pur Chaman during that period resulted in heavy casualties, including the deaths of 140 Afghan National Army personnel during a counter-offensive to reclaim the district.

[2] Historically, Pur Chaman served as a center for Naqshbandi Sufi activities, particularly under the leadership of Baha'uddin Jan, a prominent pir of the Aimaq ethnic group.

Despite ethnic diversity, the community had historically coexisted peacefully until recent years, when external influences and local governance issues sparked tensions.