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7 Killed, 13 Injured in Shooting at Recreational Site in Herat, Taliban Says

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10 Apr 2026 - 19:57

The Kabul Tribune (KT) — At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on civilians at a recreational site in Injil district of Herat Province, a Taliban official said.

Abdul Matin Qani, spokesman for the Taliban Interior Ministry, said the attack took place Friday afternoon in the Qabarzon area, where armed men on motorcycles targeted people gathered at a leisure spot.

He said several of the wounded are in critical condition but did not provide further details.

Earlier, local sources had reported that gunmen opened fire on civilians in the district, with the incident occurring near the Hashimi Bridge in Deh Miri village, a popular area for outings and recreation.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.