A community elder has reportedly been killed in an alleged armed attack in Dushi district of northern Afghanistan’s Baghlan province, according to local sources.
Sources in Dushi confirmed that the victim was identified as Faiz Mohammad, an elder of the Sunni Hazara community in the district. The sources alleged that the attack was carried out by Gojar nomadic Kuchis.
The incident has raised concerns among local residents over security and tensions between communities in the area. Details surrounding the circumstances of the attack, including the motive and whether any arrests have been made, remain unclear.
Dushi is located in Baghlan province, an area that has faced security challenges and local disputes in recent years. Incidents involving armed groups or community-level conflicts can further increase concerns among residents, particularly in areas where access to reliable security and justice mechanisms is limited.
The reported killing has also drawn attention to the security situation facing minority communities in parts of Afghanistan. However, the allegations regarding the perpetrators have not been independently verified, and further information is awaited from local authorities and other reliable sources.
Authorities have yet to provide a detailed public account of the incident or confirm the circumstances surrounding Faiz Mohammad’s death.
Further developments are expected as more information becomes available about the reported attack and any investigation into the killing.