Taliban arrested six men in Faryab province on charges of gambling, local sources said Tuesday.
The arrests took place Monday evening in Turkel Baloch village of Shirin Tagab district, the sources told Amu. Taliban also confiscated 134,960 Afghanis (about $1,850) from the men.
The detainees are residents of Shirin Tagab and Dawlatabad districts and remain in Taliban custody, according to the sources.
Some residents criticized the arrests, saying the Taliban frequently detain people without evidence of wrongdoing. They added that in recent months, Taliban fighters have detained individuals during informal games, accusing them of gambling.
Residents argued the arrests are meant to instill fear and discourage people from gathering in public places.
