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Tribal elder assassinated in Herat

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HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): A tribal elder was killed by unidentified armed men in Enjil district of western Herat province, an official said on Tuesday.

Farzad Frotan, Herat police spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News that a tribal elder, Haji Abdul Zahir aka Zahir Nawbadam was gunned down by unidentified gunmen in Engil district on Monday evening.

One suspect was arrested in connection to the incident and further investigation on the regard is underway, he added.

Frotan said that the motive behind the attack was unclear.

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