Taliban Fires Over 280 Afghan Cops for Not Growing Beards; Thousands Detained for ‘Immoral Acts
The Taliban’s Ministry for the Prevention of Vice and Propagation of Virtue has dismissed more than 280 members of the Afghan security forces for not growing beards, officials announced on Tuesday.
Annual Operations Update
In its annual report, the ministry disclosed that over the past year, more than 13,000 people in Afghanistan were detained for “immoral acts.” Of these detainees, approximately half were released within 24 hours.
Additional Actions Taken
Mohibullah Mokhlis, Director of Planning and Legislation at the ministry, also reported the destruction of 21,328 musical instruments. Additionally, thousands of computer operators were prevented from selling “immoral and unethical” films in markets.
