At least 7 individuals assassinated in Parwan last week

CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 22-year-old man in the Bagram district of central Parwan province, officials said on Monday.

Abdul Mateen Qudosi, a member of provincial council, told Pajhwok Afghan News the incident took place in Mahegir village of the district on Sunday evening.

Unknown armed men gunned down a young man, he said, adding the motive behind the murder was yet to be known.

Wahida Shahkar, the governor’s spokesperson, confirmed the killing of Abdul Hafiz at his house with Kalashnikov at 6:30 pm.

She said the dead body had been evacuated to civil hospital for further investigation.

Mujeeb Shuresh, another member of provincial council, said at least seven individuals had been assassinated over the past 10 days in Bagram district.

He criticized the security organs unable to arrest the killers of these murders. However, Pajhwok tried to contact security officials for comment, but failed.

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