On Sunday night, in Hasark district, Nangarhar province, a hand grenade attack wounded the head of education and killed his four daughters, as confirmed by officials on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday night when unidentified individuals hurled a grenade at Ghulam Jilani Hanafi’s residence, leaving his wife injured as well.

Farhad Ahmed Stanikzai, spokesperson for the Nangarhar Education Department, confirmed the attack but highlighted that the motive behind it remains unclear, with no claims of responsibility from any individual or group.

This incident marks a disturbing trend as officials reveal that Hanafi’s house had previously been targeted in attacks, although, there were no casualties on those occasions.

The district of Hasark is left in shock and mourning over the senseless act of violence that has killed people and left the head of education severely wounded.

Authorities are actively investigating the attack, striving to shed light on the motives and bring those responsible for this tragic incident to justice.

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, security has become their foremost concern. There has been a significant increase in targeted killings, particularly in Kabul city, which has raised serious concerns about the overall stability and safety in various provinces throughout the country.

The rise in violence underscores the ongoing challenges the Taliban faces in establishing control and maintaining peace within Afghanistan.

Fataneh Bayat, an Afghan journalist and the recipient of the Laadli Award, asserts that winning this award highlights that Afghan women still breathe under severe constraints.

The Laadli Award, presented annually by an Indian organization known as “Population First” to promote gender equality, was awarded to Fataneh Bayat and Mina Habib, two Afghan female journalists.

Ms. Bayat, speaking to Khaama Press, stated, “Ms. Mina Habib and I were candidates for the Asian award from Afghanistan, and fortunately, we received it. I dedicate this award to all female journalists who are actively working alongside men in these challenging circumstances.”

Ms. Bayat reveals that she has worked in media for over a decade and gained recognition for creating a documentary about the victims of the explosion at the “Abdul Rahim Shaheed” school.

Regarding this, Bayat explains, “I was teaching at the time of the explosion and documented images of the victims, which were reflected in reports. Later, I made a documentary using these images, which received acclaim at a university in Finland.”

Ms. Bayat also mentions that alongside her media activities, she is involved with a business company and simultaneously teaches at a government school.

Reporters Without Borders states that after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, over 80% of female journalists have lost their jobs.

According to Ms. Bayat, women in Afghanistan face difficulties in various sectors, and she calls upon the global community and the Taliban administration to expand opportunities for women in the workforce.