World News | Afghan Businessman Killed in Faryab Province
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. An Afghan businessman from Faryab province was killed by his kidnappers three months after receiving USD 50,000 of ransom, local media reported.
Kabul [Afghanistan], February 9 (ANI): An Afghan businessman from Faryab province was killed by his kidnappers three months after receiving USD 50,000 of ransom, local media reported.
Hafizullah was a carpet seller and had been abducted three months ago in the Andkhoy district of Faryab province. His body was found inside a well in the Andkhoy.
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Reportedly, the kidnappers killed Hafizullah even after receiving USD 50,000 from his family to free him.
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August last year.
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A month later in September, they formed an interim government which the international community is refusing to recognise unless their concern over rights issues is met. (ANI)
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