Local sources in Herat province report a deadly shooting in the Dehmiri village of Enjil district, with at least 35 people killed according to their accounts. These sources emphasize that among the victims are women and children, and the number of injured is reported to be high. The incident occurred after midday on Friday, 21 Hamal, and witnesses state that the victims were targeted in front of their family members.<\/p>\n
In contrast, Taliban authorities have provided lower casualty figures. Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the Taliban Ministry of Interior, stated that in the attack by armed motorcyclists, 7 people were killed and 13 injured. Additionally, Mawlavi Ahmadullah Muttaqi, head of the Taliban\u2019s Department of Information and Culture in Herat, reported the death toll as four.<\/p>\n
According to local sources, the shooting took place near a shrine belonging to Shia Muslims, and the majority of victims were Shia. As of the time of this report, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and there is no clear information about the exact condition of the wounded or the available medical facilities in the area.<\/p>\n
This incident occurs while the Taliban administration consistently speaks about ensuring nationwide security. However, the significant discrepancy in casualty numbers and the recurrence of deadly attacks targeting civilians, particularly religious minorities, raise serious concerns about transparency in reporting, security management, and the protection of civilians in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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