Armed Men Kill Religious Scholar in Afghanistan’s Farah Province

TEHRAN (IQNA) – A religious scholar was shot dead by unidentified armed men in Afghanistan’s western Farah province, a top official said on Sunday.

According to Badrudin, head of the culture and information department of the province, the murder took place on Saturday in the capital of Farah.

The official said the culprits fled the scene after committing the crime, Xinhua news agency reported.

Badrudin said security personnel have launched a search operation for the perpetrators.

No group or individual has so far claimed responsibility for the incident.

In the middle of 2021, the Taliban led a major offensive in Afghanistan during the withdrawal of US troops from the country and took over in August.

In September, the Taliban established an interim government.

Since then, Daesh has ramped up attacks across the country.

Source: Xinhua