Three Professional Sorcerers Arrested by Muhtasibs in Paktika and Balkh Provinces

Officials (Muhtasibs) of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue, Prevention of Vice, and Hearing of Complaints of IEA, have arrested three individuals in Balkh and Paktika provinces on suspicion of practicing sorcery and witchcraft, following the registration and investigation of public complaints.

The arrested individuals had reportedly been accused by local residents of practicing sorcery and witchcraft for years. Following preliminary investigations, they were detained along with books and documents allegedly related to these practices.

Ministry officials (Muhtasibs) in the two provinces stated that sorcery and witchcraft are contrary to Islamic principles and values, and that such practices can harm citizens’ religious beliefs and spiritual well-being.

The officials (Muhtasibs) further emphasized that protecting the religious beliefs and spiritual well-being of the public remains one of their key priorities.

They added that individuals who exploit others through practices deemed contrary to Islamic Sharia will be dealt with in accordance with Islamic principles.

It is worth noting that, following preliminary investigations by ministry officials, the cases of the arrested individuals have been referred to the relevant judicial and legal authorities in the respective provinces for further legal proceedings.