The incident took place while an Afghan family was returning to Pul-e-Khumri city from Nahrin district on Wednesday evening. At least three family members were killed and five others including women and children were injured during the incident.
Head of the Nahrin security commandment Gen. Barat Khan confirming the incident said, the armed men managed to flee the area and are being approached by Afghan security forces.
Gen. Barat Khan further added, the family members were attacked by a close relative, the nephew of the deceased family head and Afghan security forces have managed to arrest at least two of the suspects involved behind the incident.
Officials in Nahrin district hospital said, at least one of the wounded family member is in a critical condition and has been transferred to Pul-e-Khumri hospital for further treatments.
The officials also said, the father of the family along his two sons was killed while the mother along with her children was injured.
The wave of armed violence has dramatically increased across the Nahrin district in northern Baghlan province during the past months.
According to reports, at least 20 people have been killed and more than 30 others have been injured in armed clashes in this district for the past few months.
Meanwhile Nahrin district police chief expressed concerns for growing armed violence in this district and urged the governmental officials for the formation of Afghan local police forces.
Report by Ajmal Omeri, Baghlan province.
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