Local sources in Paktia province have reported a tragic incident where a man murdered his wife before taking his own life. The event took place on Sunday in the Malak Khel area of Gardez city; the couple were originally from the Zarah Kot district of Khost province.
The 35-year-old man’s motives remain unclear, though local sources attribute the tragedy to escalating domestic violence. The incident highlights a disturbing trend of family-related violence in the region, often exacerbated by economic hardship and social restrictions.
The Taliban authorities have not yet commented on the case. Since the group’s return to power, there has been a notable rise in reported cases of domestic violence and violence against women, drawing alarm from human rights monitors.
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