A routine passport check in Afghanistan took an unexpected turn when an Indian motorcyclist was ‘warmly greeted’ by Taliban soldiers at a roadside checkpoint. The incident, captured on the traveller’s helmet-mounted camera, has since gone viral across social media platforms, drawing widespread attention for its unusual nature.

According to the footage, the Indian tourist was on a solo motorcycle journey to Kabul when he was stopped by two armed Taliban guards for a standard document inspection. The soldiers initially questioned him about his destination and nationality.

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Viral video sparks online reactions

The video has garnered thousands of views and comments online,

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