Parwan inhabitants concern over increasing illegal armed groups

A number of residents in Parwan province praised Afghan police performance in providing security but said to consider the presence of armed illegal armed groups one of the long-standing challenges of the province.

Parwan is one of the provinces of Afghanistan which has witnessed the activities of armed groups since several years.

The illegal armed groups are mostly a threat to ordinary people in Parwan; armed robbery, harassment and murdering are the crimes that the armed groups commit.

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.

Baz Muhammad, one of Parwan residents said, “Some time ago, these armed groups entered to a house, robbed women’s jewelries and beat people.”

“The armed groups are easily sightseeing around the city in their motorcycles,” Habib, another inhabitant said.

Residents believe that high-ranking officials and powerful figures support the illicit armed circles.

In the meantime, Parwan Police commander, Muhammad Zaman Mamuzi said, “We have sent more than 500 cases of criminals to the attorney. Nobody can take illegal action and there are no armed groups in Parwan.

Atiqullah, Parwan resident said, “The illegal armed groups are not in city but are in villages.”

In addition to the activities of illegal armed groups, Taliban considers another threat for the province.

“We have problems in districts, we cannot create stations in remote areas. Otherwise, no groups including Taliban are able to stand against us.” Mamuzi added.

Parwan residents said that Seyah Gird, Shinwari and Surkh Parsa districts have dominated by insecurity since several years.

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.

Reported by Nasrat Parsa