### CIA Connection and the Lakanwal Brothers According to reports, the alleged Washington, D.C. gunman, **Rahmanullah Lakanwal**, along with his brother, were both associated with the CIA-backed *Zero Unit* operating in Kandahar. This elite Afghan paramilitary group worked closely with U.S. intelligence agencies during missions targeting insurgents before the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. ### Background of the Zero Unit The *Zero Unit* was a shadowy and highly trained strike force supported by the CIA, known for its counterterrorism operations. The group played a central role in combating Taliban forces but was also criticized for alleged civilian casualties during night raids. ### Emerging Details The revelation of Rahmanullah Lakanwal’s alleged link to the CIA-supported unit adds a significant twist to the case. Investigators are examining whether his past military affiliations had any bearing on his reported actions in Washington, D.C. > “The alleged DC gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, and his brother were part of the CIA-supported 'Zero Unit' in Kandahar.” *** **Author Summary:** Reports suggest the suspected DC gunman and his brother belonged to the CIA-supported Zero Unit in Kandahar, raising questions about their military past and actions in the U.S.

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