Widespread condemnation followed a deadly gun attack at a shrine in Afghanistan’s Injil district, where armed assailants opened fire on civilians, killing and injuring several people. The incident took place in Herat province and has raised fresh concerns over the safety of minority communities in the region, reported news agency IANS.

According to local reports, gunmen on motorcycles targeted worshippers at close range after allegedly separating men from women. Several victims are believed to belong to the Shia community. Eyewitness accounts suggest the attackers looted victims before opening fire and fleeing the scene, reported IANS.