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2 of a family killed, 3 injured in Kunar firing

ASADABAD (Pajhwok): Two members of a family were killed and three others were injured as a result of a domestic dispute in Watapur district of eastern Kunar province.

Police spokesman Faridullah Dehqan told Pajhwok Afghan News that the incident occurred in Qaro area of the district this morning.

He said two individuals, including a child, were killed and three others, including a woman, were wounded.

He explained: “One person opened fire on his family members following a verbal argument. As a result, two people were killed and three others injured. Security forces have arrived at the scene, and the incident is under investigation.”

According to him, the injured have been evacuated to hospital and their condition is said to be stable.

sa/ma

 

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