Abdul Matin Qani, a spokesman for the Taliban's Interior Ministry, confirmed the tragic shooting of civilians but did not provide additional details, raising concerns about civilian safety in the region.
Local sources indicated that the assailants, unidentified armed men on motorbikes, targeted a gathering of people welcoming pilgrims back from Karbala, highlighting the vulnerability of the Hazara community.
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which left at least twelve Hazara civilians dead, underscoring ongoing sectarian violence in Afghanistan.
Accurate figure reporting was challenged, with local sources providing varying death tolls of 12 to 14, indicating a lack of transparency in casualty figures.
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