Afghanistan, June 14 -- A young man was killed while attempting to protect his sister from an alleged kidnapper in Afghanistan's central Bamyan province, Taliban authorities confirmed, in a case that has renewed concerns about public safety despite the group's claims of nationwide security.
The Taliban's police command in Bamyan said the incident occurred in Yakawlang district, where an alleged kidnapper identified as "Ali" reportedly attempted to abduct a young woman from the village of Sar Tarnok. According to the statement, the victim's brother was killed during the incident.
Taliban authorities said their forces later tracked down the suspect following complaints from the victim's family and local residents. The alleged kidnapper was ...