At least 11 killed in shooting at picnic site in Afghanistan's Herat province
Summary
At least 11 people were killed and several injured after gunmen opened fire at a picnic spot near Deh Mehri village in Herat province, Afghanistan. The victims were members of the Shia Muslim minority visiting a religious site.
Key Points
- At least 11 people were killed in a shooting at a picnic spot in Herat province, Afghanistan.
- The victims belonged to the Shia Muslim community visiting a local religious site for a picnic.
- Unidentified gunmen on motorcycles opened fire suddenly in the recreational area around 3:00 PM local time.
- The Taliban's head of information in Herat condemned the attack as terrorism; one suspect was arrested but no group has claimed responsibility.
