A Man and a Woman Shot Dead by Unknown Individuals in Herat

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Local sources in Herat province have reported that a man and a woman were shot dead by unknown individuals on charges of having an "extramarital relationship."

Sources said on Monday (May 12) that the incident took place four days ago in the city of Herat.

Ghulam Nabi Nabizadeh, spokesperson for the Taliban police command in Herat, confirmed the incident and stated that two relatives of the victims have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the case.

This comes as the Taliban resumed public trials and executions after regaining control of Afghanistan in August 2021. The Taliban leader has consistently defended punishments such as flogging and stoning as methods of enforcing justice.