SECURITY — April 14, 2026
At Least Three Killed in Mosque Shooting in Afghanistan's Baghlan Province
Security officials reported at least three people killed and several wounded in a shooting inside a mosque in Baghlan province's Khinjan district on Monday evening during prayers, with two suspects arrested. The attack was linked to a family dispute, according to one report.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Pajhwok — 2 min read
Security officials in Baghlan province reported an armed attack inside a mosque in Khinjan district on Monday evening during evening prayers, leaving several people dead and wounded.
Khaama Press, citing local police, said at least four people were killed and three others wounded in the shooting in Khwaja Khajan area. Pajhwok Afghan News reported three killed and four injured in an attack on family members in the Chawkak area of the same district, attributing the toll to security forces.
Police arrested two suspects in connection with the incident, according to both outlets. Pajhwok added that security forces were pursuing a third suspect who fled the scene.
Pajhwok said the attack stemmed from a family dispute. Khaama Press noted the incident occurred amid ongoing violence in the province linked to personal disputes, though the specific motive remained under investigation.
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Reliability assessment
2 independent outlets (Khaama Press, Pajhwok) corroborate the core event of an armed attack/shooting inside a mosque in Baghlan's Khinjan district; both cite local police statements with concrete details (timing, arrests); minor discrepancies in casualty figures (3-4 dead, 3-4 wounded) and motive do not undermine event confirmation
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting inside a mosque in the northern province of Baghlan, the Taliban provincial police command said on Tuesday, attributing the attack to a family dispute.
Three people have been killed and four others injured in an armed attack on several individuals in the Khinjan district of northern Baghlan province. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. In a statement, the Baghlan police headquarters said that around 6:40 p.m. on Monday night, an armed attack on members of a family inside a mosque in the Chawkak area of Khinjan district left three people dead and four others injured
- Three Killed, Four Injured in Armed Attack Inside Mosque in Baghlanthekabultribune.com
Three Killed, Four Injured in Armed Attack Inside Mosque in Baghlan
- 4 Killed, 3 Injured in Armed Attack on Mosque in Baghlanthekabultribune.com
4 Killed, 3 Injured in Armed Attack on Mosque in Baghlan
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Armed attack occurred inside a mosque in Khwaja Khajan/Khinjan district, Baghlan province
- Timing: Monday evening/night during prayers
- Two suspects arrested
- Multiple casualties reported (deaths and injuries)
- Both sources cite local police/security officials
Where reports differ
- Casualty figures: 4 killed & 3 wounded (Khaama) vs. 3 killed & 4 wounded (Pajhwok)
- Motive: unspecified/unknown (Khaama) vs. family dispute with specific backstory (Pajhwok)
- Victims described as worshippers (Khaama) vs. members of a family (Pajhwok)
Filed by 2 outlets
Khaama Press
Originating
Reported straight
Reported straight
Pajhwok
Reported straight
Reported straight
Filed under
Security — Baghlan, Khinjan, mosque attack, family dispute, civilian casualties
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