Two people have been arrested on charges of receiving money in connection with the forced marriage of a girl in Balkh Province

Officials (Muhtasibs) from the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue, Prevention of Vice, and Hearing Complaints of IEA, in Balkh Province say that two suspects have been arrested in Balkh District following an investigation into the forced marriage of a young girl and the receipt of money in exchange for the marriage.

The arrested suspects, who are the girl’s maternal uncles, are being investigated on charges of involvement in the forced marriage and receiving money in exchange for it.

The ministry’s officials (Muhtasibs) added that, following the suspects arrest, the girl’s family members were summoned, and the necessary investigations and inquiries were conducted. As a result, the girl was rescued from the forced marriage.

Furthermore, to ensure that the case is addressed and the girl’s Sharia-based rights are restored, the suspects case file has been referred to the Primary Court of Balkh District in the province for review and adjudication in accordance with Sharia law and its principles.

Officials from the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue, Prevention of Vice, and Hearing Complaints in Balkh Province emphasize that they are making the necessary efforts, within the scope of their authority, to address public complaints, prevent the violation of women’s Sharia-based rights, and ensure justice in accordance with Sharia law.