Former Soldier Gunned Down as Targeted Killings Continue in Afghanistan

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – A former Afghan army officer was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Hisarak district of eastern Nangarhar province, local sources reported.

The victim, identified as Nik Mohammad, was attacked late Sunday in the Asiab Payin area of Hisarak district. According to residents, armed men opened fire on him, killing him on the spot before fleeing the scene. He had served as an officer in the 205 Atal Corps during the former government.