A young doctor has reportedly been killed in a knife attack by unidentified individuals in Pass-e Noor district of Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan province, according to local sources.
Sources told local media on Monday that the incident took place the previous day at a three-way junction in a village in the district. The victim, described as a young doctor, was reportedly attacked with a knife by unidentified individuals and died as a result of his injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, including the motive behind the killing and the identities of those responsible. Local sources have not provided further details about whether the attackers have been identified or arrested.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of civilians and professionals in parts of Baghlan, where residents have previously reported security challenges and criminal incidents.
The killing of a medical professional is particularly concerning for local communities, which depend on doctors and other healthcare workers to provide essential medical services. Such incidents can also contribute to insecurity among professionals working in remote and underserved areas.
Authorities have yet to provide a detailed public statement confirming the incident or announcing any investigation into the killing.
Further information is expected regarding the identity of the victim, the exact location of the attack and the circumstances that led to his death.
The report has not been independently verified, and the motive and identities of those responsible remain unknown.