Pages

Monday, July 18, 2011

Gunmen shoot dead two guests at wedding party in Afghanistan

BAGHLAN: Afghan local officials said on Sunday that unknown gunmen opened fire at a wedding party in northern Baghlan province killing two guests and wounding seven others.

According to the media reports, local officials said that police have started investigation to find out who attacked the ceremony. The incident happened in Baghlan-e-Jadid district of Baghlan province last night, officials said.
It is not clear who was behind the shooting, but similar attacks have in the past been blamed on Taliban and other militant groups. Militants have increased their activities in Baghlan province often carrying out attacks against Afghan police forces. Online