A 13-year-old student at a religious school in Khashmand district of Afghanistan’s Paktika province died by suicide on Tuesday, according to local sources.
The teenager was identified as Mohammad Ghani, a resident of Khashmand district, the sources said.
The incident was reported in the district on Tuesday, although details surrounding the circumstances remain limited. Local sources said the cause and motive behind the teenager’s death are not yet known.
No further information was immediately available regarding the events leading up to the incident or whether any investigation has been launched by local authorities.
The death of a young student has drawn attention to concerns surrounding the well-being and safety of children in Afghanistan, where families and communities continue to face significant social and economic pressures.
Authorities have not publicly provided details about the case, and the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death remain unclear.
Further information may emerge as local authorities or community representatives provide additional details about the incident.