Ataullah Khogyani governor office spokesperson told Khaama Press the incident took place at 7am this morning (Tuesday) in the Hakimabad area of Khogyani district. 

Adam was a professor at the Faculty of Pashto literature at the Nangarhar University and has previously served as a professor at Badakhshan University, reported the news agency.

Police said an investigation into the incident is currently underway.

No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the incident so far.