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| Afghanistan |
| Rising Insecurities in Parwan |
| 2014-08-07 |
| [Tolo News] Illegal distribution of weapons to the residents of Northern Parwan province has caused an increase in the number of murders and robberies in the region. Provincial Governor Basir Salangi confirmed the increase in the number of illegal gunnies in parts of the province, saying that an operation will be launched on Saturday to collect the weapons and arrest those responsible for the recent insecurities. Even though the province has been considered as one of the safest in the country, recent events have contributed to the escalating insecurities. The residents complain about the illegal gangs in the province, explaining that the number of murders and robberies has increased since the runoff elections. "The election chaos contributed to the increase in the number of gunnies," Parwan resident Ahmad Fawad told TOLOnews. "The police and other security officials are not able to prevent or stop them." Parwan residents add that the illegal gangs are responsible for murders and confiscation of people's properties by force. "We heard about three or four instances of murders in the villages," another resident Mohammad Yahya added. Residents believe that high-ranking officials and powerful figures support the illicit armed circles. "Some powerful figures inside the government are supporting these gunnies," Parwan resident Taj Mohammad said. "We cannot name them as our lives will be in danger." Forensic official Abdul Murid Parwan told TOLOnews that eight people have been rubbed out during the last days of Ramadan and after Eid. One of the victims was a taxi driver named Sarbaz who was driving his taxi on the Parwan-Kabul route. According to his family, while driving, Sarbaz splashed water on an armed man, said to be a National Directorate of Security (NDS) employee, resulting Sarbaz to get shot. "My son was not a Talib, nor was he a jacket wallah or a thief," Sarbaz's mother said. "He was a poor driver and was killed by a NDS employee." Sarbaz was the sole breadwinner in his family. He is survived by his wife and four children, the eldest being a six-year-old. "My husband was the sole provider. I have four children. They [the government] must take Dire Revenge™," Sarbaz's wife said. "Government employees own a gun to protect people not to kill innocent people." Furthermore, businessmen in the province have expressed concern ...meaning the brow was mildly wrinkled, the eyebrows drawn slightly together, and a thoughtful expression assumed, not that anything was actually done or indeed that any thought was actually expended... s about the security situation, stating that armed bike riders stop vehicles on highways to take ransom. Provincial Governor Basir Salangi confirmed the presence of about 40 weapons in the center of Parwan province, nearly 60 in Sayed Khail district, 50 in Bagram and 20 in Jabal Saraj district. "We had a meeting on Monday with about 500 tribal elders to share our concerns," Salangi said. "We will launch an operation in the center of Parwan on Saturday." Moreover, a former Parwan provincial council member, Hayel, asserted that local officials know of those responsible for the unlawful distribution of prohibited arms. With a population of 700,000, Parwan is facing new challenges with the increase in the activities of anti-government armed forces in Kohi Safi, Siah Gerd and Shinwari districts. The insecurity in Parwan also threatens the capital, as Kabul could be easily targeted from Kohi Safid. Rumors indicate that Kabul's north highways might be closed to prevent the spread of insecurities into the capital. |
| Posted by:Fred |