Local reports from Khost Province depict a harrowing tale of a young man falling prey to bandits in the region.
The incident transpired on Tuesday night, March 26th, within the confines of the Gabr area in Ghalo village, situated in the Musa Khel district of Khost province.
The victim, returning home from Tarawih prayers, was mercilessly stabbed by assailants, purportedly robbers, who swiftly absconded after snatching his mobile phone and cash.
According to sources, the gruesome act unfolded perilously close to a Taliban security checkpoint, adding a layer of complexity to an already tragic narrative.
It’s been revealed that the young man had recently returned to his homeland from Saudi Arabia, a mere week before Ramadan, after an extended absence spanning several years.
Of grave concern is the surge in criminal activities witnessed across various regions of the country in recent times.
Per the investigative efforts of Hasht-e Subh Daily, the past month has seen a distressing tally of 26 individuals falling victim to separate criminal incidents within Khost alone.
Adding to the grim tableau, Monday of this very week bore witness to unidentified gunmen mercilessly gunning down another man in Nangarhar Province, underscoring the pervasive threat of violence looming over the populace.