A tribal elder was killed by gunmen in Laghman

Laghman police reported that four people were killed and wounded after gunmen opened fire on a person during a Taraweeh prayer in the province.

Shafiqullah Afghanyar; Laghman police spokesman said the incident took place at around 9:00 pm on Friday (April 23rd) in Mehtarlam, the capital of Laghman province.

Mr. Afghanyar added that a tribal elder named Lal Aqa and another person were killed and two others were injured in the incident.

According to him, the injured were taken to hospital.

No one or group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Laghman police have reportedly arrested two people in connection with the incident, but it is not yet clear which group they belong to.