RASC News Agency: The actions of the Taliban group in Helmand province, particularly their recent announcement regarding the burning of musical instruments on November 6th, once again highlight the restrictions imposed on the citizens. The local officials of the group, specifically the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice department, have declared their intention to burn these instruments.
Reports indicate that the Taliban group in Helmand has already proceeded with carrying out their plans, setting fire to hundreds of musical instruments and devices used for listening to music. The head of the Taliban department responsible for culture and information reported that these devices were collected over the past one and a half years from the province’s center and districts.
However, while the Taliban group consistently imposes restrictions on the citizens on a daily basis, they seem to have neglected their fundamental responsibilities. These responsibilities include providing employment opportunities for the people, prioritizing education, addressing the wellbeing and rights of women in the country, and other crucial matters.
The group persistently imposes various restrictions on citizens throughout different provinces, insisting that they adhere strictly to Islamic rules. Nevertheless, the act of burning musical instruments highlights the group’s focus on enforcing their own beliefs rather than fulfilling their responsibilities.
The Taliban group has declared listening to music as “haram,” or forbidden, according to Islamic beliefs. They have gone as far as apprehending, torturing, and imprisoning the youth of the nation for engaging in such activities. Moreover, the group has issued a directive to the drivers in Kabul province, prohibiting them from playing music in their cars. Unfortunately, this is not the first time the Taliban has resorted to burning musical instruments.
Previous incidents have been reported in Herat province and other regions as well. The fear instilled by the group’s actions has caused a considerable number of artists and singers to flee the country since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan.
