SAA

SAA event in Laghman, Omarzai, Mehtarlam District area, Afghanistan on Wed 7th October 2026

7th October 2026

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On October 7, a civilian (shopkeeper, identity could not be ascertained) was shot dead by Taliban intelligence fighters following a verbal altercation in the Omarzai area in Mehtarlam District of Laghman Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. According to the sources, the Taliban intelligence fighter continues to move around freely after killing the man and has so far not been pursued.

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Laghman ( Omarzai, Mehtarlam District area )

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