SECURITY — April 1, 2026
Former Governor Halim Fedai Reports 10 Unknown Gunmen Kill Brother in Kabul Home Attack
Halim Fedai, former governor of Logar and Khost, reported that 10 unknown gunmen attacked the Kabul home of former government employee Hairan, killing one brother, wounding and beating another brother and family members, and stealing valuables.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
KABUL — Halim Fedai, former governor of Logar and Khost provinces, reported that 10 unknown gunmen attacked the home of Hairan, a former government employee, in Kabul.
Fedai stated in a Facebook post that the gunmen killed one of Hairan's brothers during the attack.
The attackers wounded another of Hairan's brothers with a knife, severely beat him and broke his hands and feet, according to Fedai.
The gunmen also beat Hairan's wife and children.
They stole gold, money, phones and women's jewelry from the home before leaving.
Fedai's account was published by Hasht-e Subh.
Read the original reporting at Hasht-e Subh →
Reliability assessment
Single source provides direct, on-record attribution from named public figure Halim Fedai (former governor of Logar and Khost) via his Facebook post, with concrete checkable details including victim name (Hairan), location (Kabul), attacker number (10), and specific actions/outcomes.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hasht-e Subh: "While the Taliban claim to provide security, citizens report an increase in criminal crimes" – uses 'claim' to imply skepticism about Taliban assurances and contrasts it with reports of rising crimes, adding mild advocacy framing against their security narrative.
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
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