Family violence: 2 women commit suicide in Logar

PUL-I-ALAM (Pajhwok): Two women have allegedly committed suicide in Pul-i-Alam city of central Logar province, an official said on Tuesday.

Police spokesman Maulvi Ahmadullah Anas told Pajhwok Afghan News a young girl and another woman took the extreme step due to family violence.

He said these women had consumed poisonous substances and lost their lives due to family problems.

Anti- crimes department is investigating. Meanwhile, suicide is a major sin in Islam.

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