Brother kills sister in Badakhshan

FAIZABAD (Pajhawok): A brother has killed his sister in eastern Badakhshan province due to family dispute, an official said on Tuesday.

Information Department Director Mazuddin Ahamadi told Pajhwok Afghan News, the girl was killed by her brother on Monday in the Gozar Afghani area of the Faizabad City’s 2^nd Police District due to family dispute.

Ahmadi added: “The murderer had been arrested by security personnel and was being investigated.”

Victim’s neighbor on the condition f anonymity said: “The family members of slain girl wanted to marry her against her choice, adding that the girl loved someone else.”

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