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Jalalabad journalist reports on death without realizing its his brother-in-law
A radio journalist in Nangarhar, Sardar Ajmal Bawar, on Thursday reported on the death of a rickshaw driver, killed in an IED explosion, without realizing it was his brother-in-law.
The explosion happened in PD1 in Jalalabad city when the rickshaw driver hit a roadside mine near Bagh-e-Zanana.
Bawar posted news about the incident, along with a photograph on his Facebook page, without realizing the victim was a close relative.
When he found out, he said: “I lost my brother in law who was like my brother. And I was writing about the death of Ehsan (his brother in law).”
Bawar also stated:” May Allah destroy the enemies of this land. My brother-in-law, martyred in today’s landmine blast.”
Bawar lives in Jalalabad city and works for Safa FM Radio, a local radio station.
At least two public order policemen were also wounded in Thursday morning’s explosion.
No group has claimed responsibility for the explosion.