Former Afghan security officer Wahid Wahdat says his wife was killed by a stray bullet in a shooting near Kabul's Shahzada Market on Sunday, May 24. He says she had traveled there with their 13-year-old son to collect money he had sent from the United States. He described how armed attackers opened fire in the crowded market, killing his wife at the scene while their son survived. Shoppers scattered in panic as the area descended into chaos. Authorities had yet to issue an official statement about the attackers, motive, or any arrests. Wahdat, who relocated to the United States after Kabul fell, urged investigators to identify those responsible and pursue accountability. The episode underscores the persistent security risks facing Kabul and the vulnerability of civilians in public spaces. It also raises questions about information flow and transparency from authorities in the reporting period. In my view, the tragedy highlights the human cost of Afghanistan's ongoing instability and the urgent need for credible updates from authorities, as well as concrete safety measures to protect civilians in busy markets.
Source: Statement from @AfghanTimes7
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Published: May 26, 2026, 7:55 am
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