Mysterious murder of former soldier in Khost; local sources report involvement of victim’s friends

Local sources in Khost province say that a former soldier who was working as a cook in a private media outlet after the recent political upheavals was mysteriously murdered.

According to a local source, “Imranullah” lost his life on Monday, July 29. The source added that he was murdered suspiciously and by people who were described as his friends.

Based on available information, the motive for the murder and the identity of the perpetrators have not yet been clarified, and no further details have been released about how the incident occurred.

Local Taliban officials have not yet commented on the incident, and it is not clear whether an official investigation has been launched into the case.