On September 12, the Taliban confirmed that civilians had been shot dead in an attack in Daykundi Province. Abdul Matin Qani, a spokesman for the Taliban's Interior Ministry, indicated that the details of the incident would be outlined later. However, reports from local sources suggest that at least 12 Hazara civilians were killed by unidentified gunmen while welcoming pilgrims returning from Karbala, a significant Shi'ite site.
Local media outlets have reported that the attack involved armed men on motorbikes who opened fire on a gathering of Hazara civilians. Some reports estimate the death toll to be as high as 14, with four additional individuals wounded in the violence. The Islamic State took responsibility for this tragic event, underscoring the persistent security issues faced by minority groups in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
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