Over 2,500 Taliban Members in Custody For Rape, Murder, Kidnapping, Among Other Crimes

Afghanistan International sources said that 2,500 members of the Taliban are in custody of the group for various crimes.

According to the sources, these group members who have been arrested in the last two years, have various charges against them such as adultery, rape, murder, and membership in ISIS.

It has been said that some of the detainees are accused of kidnapping for ransom.

Over the past two years, the Taliban has published many reports of freeing individuals held hostage by kidnappers. There was a widespread belief among the public that these kidnappers were affiliated with the Taliban. Additionally, reports received by Afghanistan International indicate that members of the Taliban have been involved in various crimes, including theft, murder, and rape.

The group has consistently denied any association with criminals. However, the recent findings show that the group members’ criminality has been confirmed by the government of the group. Despite this acknowledgment, the group is reluctant to disclose their identities and affiliations in order to preserve its public image.

Sources said that individuals accused of being members of ISIS are held in Taliban intelligence detention centres, while others are incarcerated at the Pul-e-Charkhi prison.

The Taliban imposes punishments on ordinary people for charges such as adultery (sex outside of marriage) and same-sex relationships (sodomy). However, there have been no published reports of members of the group facing punishment for such accusations.