Youth killed in Panjsher, murderer arrested

PARAKH (Pajhwok): A man has been arrested by security forces for allegedly killing a youth in central Panjsher province, the provincial Information and Culture Directorate said on Saturday.

Provincial Information and Culture director Nasrullah Malikzada told Pajhwok Afghan News the youth was killed in Pasgaran village of Dura district today.

The real motive behind the murder remains unclear, but the victim was killed after a verbal dispute, Malizada added.

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