QALA-E-NAW, Afghanistan, Jun 17 (NNN-ANA) – Security forces arrested six people on charges of illegally digging historical sites, in the western Badghis province, provincial head of Information and Culture, Baz Mohammad Sarwari, said yesterday.
Sarwari said, the suspects have been digging the archaeological sites and monuments in Kariz area of Qadis district recently, when law enforcement personnel captured them.
The security personnel have also seized three assault rifles and two detectors from their possessions, the official said.
Law enforcement agencies have arrested 20 people, on charges of illegally digging historical sites and smuggling relics in Badghis province, over the past few months.
The Taliban-run administration strengthened supervision, of the extraction of mines and digging of historical sites, vowing to properly tackle the issue, if anyone violates the law.– NNN-ANA
