Local sources in Baghlan province say that a Taliban member has killed three members of his family, including his wife, brother, and nephew, in Khanjan district of the province.
According to sources, the incident occurred on Saturday, April 19. The Taliban member has been identified as Abdullah Safai. He reportedly killed his wife with an axe, and then shot and killed his brother and nephew.
Information obtained indicates that Abdullah had a history of domestic violence and had joined the Taliban in 2017 after murdering his first wife.
Local sources cited family disputes and a land conflict as the reasons behind the incident.
So far, Taliban officials in Baghlan have not commented on the case.
It is worth noting that some individuals within the Taliban ranks have criminal backgrounds, including involvement in murder, theft, and domestic violence.
