Afghanistan, July 5 -- An official from the Aga Khan Foundation was killed by unknown assailants in Badakhshan, raising fears of rising sectarian violence in the province.
A senior religious affairs official affiliated with the Aga Khan Foundation was killed in Badakhshan province, northeastern Afghanistan, on Friday night, July 5, in the village of Tizab, located in the remote Zebak district, according to reports by local media.
The victim, identified as Fazl Ahmad Paiz, was reportedly attacked and killed inside his own home. Local residents familiar with the case stated that the killing appeared to be targeted and may have been linked to his religious affiliation, 8am Daily reported.
Paiz belonged to the Ismaili Shia Muslim community, ...