An Afghan father shot his daughter and her male friend in the head for an alleged affair in Chal area of Jaghori district of Ghazni province, local officials said.
The spokesman of Ghazni governor, Wahidullah Jomazada told Reporterly that the father escaped after killing his daughter but was arrested by Police shortly after.
This incident was the latest reported case of violence against women in the country.
Afghanistan faces serious human rights issues, including physical and sexual violence against women and so-called honor killings that often involve immolation.
