A man allegedly killed his wife and his six-month-old daughter in Afghanistan’s Khost province, according to reports from local sources.
Sources said the incident took place around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, 5 Sunbula/Shahrivar, when the man allegedly used a Kalashnikov during the attack. The incident reportedly occurred approximately one week ago.
According to the initial reports, the man targeted his wife and infant daughter, killing both of them. The motive behind the alleged killings remains unclear, and details surrounding the circumstances of the incident are still emerging.
The case has raised further concerns over violence against women and children in Afghanistan, where incidents of domestic violence continue to be reported by local sources and rights organizations.
Information regarding the identity of the suspect, whether he was arrested, and whether authorities have launched a formal investigation was not immediately available.
Local reports did not provide further details about the circumstances leading up to the incident or the relationship between the alleged perpetrator and the victims.
The killing of a mother and her infant daughter has sparked concern over the safety of women and children and the need for effective measures to prevent domestic and family-related violence.
Further details are expected as local authorities and sources provide additional information about the case.