A young man was killed by unidentified armed individuals in Qadis district of Badghis province, according to local sources.
Sources said the incident took place on Friday night in the Jahan-Dostan area of Qadis district. The young man was allegedly killed inside the home of a Taliban fighter identified as Hafiz Abdul Hakim.
The identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear. Sources did not provide information about the possible motive behind the attack or the identities of those responsible.
There has also been no immediate information about whether Taliban authorities have arrested any suspects or launched an investigation into the incident.
The killing comes amid continuing reports of armed attacks and unexplained deaths in parts of Afghanistan. Taliban authorities have repeatedly said that security has improved across the country since they took control. However, local reports continue to document incidents involving armed violence and criminal activity in some provinces.
It is not clear whether the latest incident was linked to a personal dispute, criminal activity or another security-related issue.
Further investigation would be required to establish the circumstances of the killing and determine who was responsible.