Mystery surrounds the death of Colonel «Hadj Laataf» in Tindouf; Algerian authorities refuse autopsy

Mysterious death shakes the Algerian military institution in Tindouf

In an incident raising many questions, the body of an Algerian Army Colonel, Hadj Laataf, was found lifeless inside his «Hummer» SUV. The body was discovered following the officer’s return from a routine reconnaissance mission in the Gara Djebilet region, located in the border province of Tindouf.

Obscurity regarding circumstances and refusal of rights demands

According to information leaking from the scene, the urgent demands made by the deceased’s family were categorically rejected by the Algerian authorities. The relevant authorities insisted on not allowing a medical autopsy of the body and refused to open an independent criminal investigation to uncover the true conditions and circumstances surrounding this sudden death.

Questions regarding the sensitive «Gara Djebilet» mission

This incident comes at a time when the Gara Djebilet region is witnessing intense military and mining activity, casting a shadow of mystery over the nature of the «reconnaissance mission» Colonel Laataf was conducting. The rapid closing of the file has caused widespread discontent among his relatives, who see the refusal of the autopsy as an attempt to cover up facts that may be linked to internal score-settling or undisclosed circumstances during his field mission.

It is worth noting that the silence imposed by official institutions in Algeria on such sensitive issues concerning military leadership contributes to fueling unofficial narratives and increases speculation regarding fractures within the security apparatus, especially in volatile border areas.