Grower shot to death in Koh-i-Safi district of Parwan

CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): A farmer has been gunned down in his orchard in the Koh-i-Safi district of central Parwan province, security officials said on Monday.

The Parwan police headquarters said, the incident took place on Sunday afternoon in the Mullah Khel village of the district.

The victim was originally from Baes Khel village but was currently working as farmer in Mullah Khel. He was shot with a pistol, a police statement said.

So far, no one has been arrested in connection with the murder, but an investigation by security forces is underway.

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