Dispute Over Bride’s Wedding Car in Kandahar Leaves 22-Year-Old Bride Dead
Sep 27
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A dispute over the vehicle transporting a bride in Kandahar has claimed the lives of the 22-year-old bride and the groom’s maternal uncle.
Local sources in Kandahar say the incident occurred on Saturday (26 September) in the Emarat area of Dand district.
According to the sources, the dispute began when relatives of the bride and groom disagreed over the vehicle intended to transport the bride.
Following the argument, the groom’s maternal uncle, identified as Abdul Wahid, shot the bride with a pistol before shooting himself.
The bride, identified as Kafia, died in the shooting.
Abdul Wahid also died from his injuries after being taken to Mirwais Hospital in Kandahar.
The Taliban police headquarters in Kandahar has confirmed the incident.
