Afghanistan, Jan. 12 -- A young doctor was killed by armed robbers in Kabul, residents said, underscoring growing concerns over rising violent crime despite official security assurances.
Local sources said a young doctor was shot dead by armed robbers in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, highlighting growing security concerns in the city.
The incident occurred on Sunday, January 11, when the victim, identified as Dr. Syed Ilyas, was attacked at around 8 p.m., according to local residents.
Sources said the shooting took place outside Qasr-e-Salman Hotel in Kabul's fifth security district, an area that has witnessed several criminal incidents in recent months.
Dr. Syed Ilyas was returning home when armed assailants intercepted him and opened ...