Khost man shoots 5 in-laws to death, say police

KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): A man has shot dead five in-laws in the Tani district of southeastern Khost province, an official said on Thursday.

Police spokesman Tahir Ihrar told Pajhwok Afghan News the accident happened in the Narizi area of the district late on Wednesday.

He said the man gunned down his parents-in-law, their two daughters and son.

He added security forces had arrested the alleged killer, who was currently under investigation, the police spokesman added.

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