Ismaili women arrested in Shoghnan; reports of Taliban’s intensification of attacks

Local sources in Shoghnan district of Badakhshan say that Taliban forces for the promotion of good and prevention of evil have arrested and taken away a number of young Ismaili women today by setting up a checkpoint in the district’s bazaar.

Local residents say that in the past week, the trend of arresting women by the forces for the promotion of good in Shoghnan district has increased.

According to local sources, these arrests have raised concerns among residents, especially women, in this district.

So far, the Taliban have not provided an explanation for these reports and the reason for the arrest of these women.