Kabul – Sixteen prisoners were released from Takhar central prison after reviewing their criminal records today Monday, February 14, according to officials of the prison.
Moreover, authorities in Takhar have set up a commission to investigate the cases of the rest of the prisoners in the province.
Meanwhile, a delegation led by Mohammad Yusuf, head of the Takhar city court, was earlier appointed to investigate the prisoners’ criminal cases in order to release those who are not found guilty of serious crimes.
In the meantime, the released prisoners were arrested in connection with various light crimes by the caretaker government from different areas of Taleqan city, the capital of Takhar province.
