Wife of Local Singer Killed in Badakhshan

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Local sources in Badakhshan say that Lailuma, the wife of Salam Maftoon, a local singer from the province, has been killed by unidentified armed men.

According to sources, the incident took place at around 8:30 am on Thursday (7 May) in the market of Ishkashim district in Badakhshan province.

Sources said that Lailuma was attacked with a hunting weapon by unidentified individuals while on her way to her tailoring workshop. She owned a tailoring workshop in the women’s market in Ishkashim.

According to sources, Lailuma was first injured and later died after being transferred to hospital.

The Taliban’s police command in Badakhshan has also confirmed her killing. Ehsanullah Kamgar, spokesperson for the Taliban police command in Badakhshan, said that investigations into the incident have begun.

So far, the perpetrators and motive behind the killing remain unknown.

Sources also said that Lailuma was from the Ismaili Shia community of Badakhshan and is survived by five children.

It is worth noting that Salam Maftoon, Lailuma’s husband, is a local singer from Badakhshan and had previously been detained by the Taliban.

This incident comes as insecurity, targeted killings, armed robberies and enforced disappearances have increased in recent days in several provinces of Afghanistan.