Young Athlete Killed by Gunmen in Baghlan's Pul-i-Khumri
PUL-I-KHUMRI, Afghanistan — A young athlete named Hamidullah, who was also a former shopkeeper, was murdered by unknown gunmen in the second district of Pul-i-Khumri, the capital of Baghlan province, on 15 Hamal.
Local sources said two perpetrators fled the scene and have not been arrested by Taliban fighters. Two other perpetrators were detained but have refused to confess or cooperate in apprehending their accomplices.
Sources claimed the Taliban are cooperating with some of the murder perpetrators, allowing them to roam freely.
They also reported widespread activity by mafia gangs in Pul-i-Khumri, which has led to an increase in thefts and assassinations. This has caused severe concern among residents.
The incident comes amid the Taliban's assertions of providing security nationwide since regaining control.
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