SECURITY — April 25, 2026
Paktia Police Arrest Suspect in Three-Year-Old Parwan Double Murder Case
Paktia provincial police have arrested a suspect in connection with a three-year-old family dispute in Parwan province that left two dead and three injured. The detainee will be transferred to judicial authorities following preliminary investigations.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Omid Radio — 2 min read

Security forces in Paktia province have arrested a suspect connected to a fatal domestic dispute that took place three years ago in Parwan province. The arrest concludes a prolonged investigation into the violent incident, which resulted in the deaths of two young men and left three others with severe injuries.
According to provincial police statements, the suspect was tracked down and apprehended in the Zarmat district of Paktia. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the original attack was motivated by a family disagreement. The violence occurred in Parwan province, leading to a multi-year search that was recently resolved through coordinated investigative efforts.
Following the detention, police representatives stated that preliminary questioning is currently in progress. Once these initial procedures are finalized, the suspect will be handed over to the appropriate judicial authorities for formal legal proceedings. Officials emphasized that the arrest reflects ongoing commitments to resolving outstanding criminal cases across the region.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the identities of the victims or the detained individual. The provincial police command has not provided a specific timeline for the court transfer, noting only that the handover will proceed after all preliminary investigative and administrative requirements are fully completed.
Read the original reporting at Pajhwok →
Reliability assessment
Two independent outlets corroborate the arrest based on direct, on-record statements from the Paktia provincial police command. All core details (casualty count, timeline, location, motive, and next steps) are consistent across sources. The minor spelling variation of the district name does not impact factual reliability.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Paktia police arrested a suspect for a crime committed three years ago in Parwan province.
- The original incident resulted in two deaths and three injuries.
- The motive was a family/domestic dispute.
- The arrest occurred in Zarmat/Zurmat district, Paktia.
- The suspect will be handed over to judicial authorities after initial investigations.
Where reports differ
- No substantive disagreements; only a minor transliteration difference in the district name (Zarmat vs. Zurmat).
Filed by 2 outlets
Pajhwok
Originating
Reported straight
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Omid Radio
Reported straight
Reported straight
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Security — Paktia Province, Parwan Province, Paktia Police Command, Crime, Zurmat District
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