Gunmen Attack Shia Families at Picnic in Herat, Afghanistan, Resulting in Multiple Deaths
Multiple deaths reported as gunmen open fire on Shia families at Herat picnic site in Afghanistan
The Indian Express
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A shooting at a picnic site in Deh Mehri village, Enjil district of Herat province, Afghanistan, resulted in multiple fatalities among Shia families. Reports vary on the death toll, with estimates ranging from four to twelve, highlighting ongoing violence against minority communities in the region.
- 01Gunmen targeted Shia families at a picnic site in Herat province.
- 02Death toll estimates range from four to twelve, with conflicting reports.
- 03The attack is described as a 'terrorist incident' by local officials.
- 04The Hazara Shia community, a minority in Afghanistan, has faced repeated violence.
- 05A suspect has been detained in connection with the shooting.
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On Friday, gunmen opened fire on Shia families enjoying a picnic in Deh Mehri village, located in the Enjil district of Herat province, Afghanistan. The attack resulted in varying reports of fatalities, with the Taliban's interior ministry spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani confirming seven deaths and 13 injuries, while a local doctor reported 12 fatalities and additional injuries. The gunmen, described as 'unidentified armed men' on motorcycles, targeted members of the Hazara Shia community, who were visiting a nearby shrine. Ahmadullah Muttaqi, the Taliban's head of information and culture in Herat, labeled the incident a 'terrorist attack' and noted that security forces had detained one suspect. This incident underscores the ongoing violence faced by the Hazara community, which has historically been subjected to attacks in Afghanistan.
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This attack raises concerns about the safety of minority communities in Afghanistan, particularly the Hazara Shia, who are already vulnerable to violence.
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