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3 women shot dead by gunmen in Herat city of Afghanistan
[Khaama (Afghanistan)] At least three women were rubbed out by unknown gunnies in Herat
...a venerable old Persian-speaking city in western Afghanistan, populated mostly by Tadjiks, which is why it's not as blood-soaked as areas controlled by Pashtuns...
city located in West of Afghanistan, local officials said Wednesday.

The incident took place late on Tuesday after the gunnies riding cycle of violence opened fire on the women.

Officials in provincial hospital confirmed that the dead bodies of the slain women were taken to the hospital.

Provincial governor’s front man Jilani Farhad confirmed the incident and said the main motive behind murder of the women has not been ascertained so far.

Farhad further added the gunnies managed to flee the area and a search operation is underway for their arrest.

This comes as numerous incidents involving murder of women have been reported during the recent months across the country.

At least four women were rubbed out by a relative in northern Balkh province of Afghanistan earlier this month while a young woman was set on fire by her husband in western Herat province of Afghanistan earlier last month.


Posted by: Fred 2016-11-17
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