LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): A resident of southern Helmand province claims his younger brother has been tortured to death in police custody, with local officials reporting four arrests in connection with the murder.
Sharif Sharafat, the victim’s brother, alleged he was killed after being tortured by the Taliban in the first police district of Lashkargah, the provincial capital, over a Facebook post.
Pajhwok Afghan News could not find the Facebook account of the slain man. But Sharafat said his brother had written the post a few days ago: “Teachers! You demand salaries from the Taliban who themselves have no food. But . . .
