The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Taliban security officials in eastern Nuristan province said three people have been arrested in connection with the killing of a man in the provincial capital.
According to the Taliban’s provincial police command, the suspects were detained over an incident in which a man identified as Zain-ul-Islam was fatally struck by a stray bullet fired into the air.
The incident occurred in the Astawi area of Parun city, the statement said.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was watering his garden at the time of the shooting when he was hit.
Authorities said investigations are ongoing and the case will be referred to judicial authorities upon completion.
