Unknown gunmen opened fire at a wedding party in northern Afghanistan overnight, killing at least two guests and wounding seven others, an official said Sunday.
Police have launched an investigation to find out who attacked the ceremony in Baghlani Jadid district in the northern province of Baghlan, an area where the Taliban and other insurgents are known to be active, the official said.
“There was a wedding party last night in Baghlani Jadid district. Some unknown people entered and opened fire on people,” said Mohmood Haqmal, a spokesman for the provincial administration.
“Two people have died and seven others are injured,” he added.
