Five Arrested on Theft Charges in Khost and Baghlan Provinces
Local sources report that security forces under the Taliban administration in the provinces of Khost and Baghlan have arrested five individuals accused of involvement in theft from homes and shops.
According to a statement from the Khost Police Headquarters, personnel from the fourth and sixth security districts of Khost city apprehended three individuals accused of raiding shops at night and breaking into residents’ homes. The statement mentioned that these suspects stole around ten thousand US dollars and some Afghan currency from a house in the sixth district, and also looted shops in the fourth district, taking solar panels, cash, and other valuable goods.
The Khost Police Directorate stated that the arrested individuals have been referred to judicial authorities for further investigation; a process that has consistently raised questions regarding transparency and access to fair trials within the framework of the Taliban administration.
Meanwhile, in Baghlan province, two individuals have also been detained on theft charges. According to a statement from the Baghlan Police Headquarters, the two suspects were apprehended in the provincial capital, Pul-e Khumri, while attempting to steal from a citizen.
Sources indicate that these individuals had been under surveillance by security forces for some time and are accused of committing thefts in various areas, causing distress to local residents. It has been reported that their case will be referred to judicial authorities after the completion of preliminary investigations.
