Date: 21/12/1446
Implementation of Disciplinary Punishment on Two Convicted Individuals in Badakhshan Province

In accordance with the decision of the Primary Court of Yaftal District, Badakhshan Province, disciplinary punishments were enforced on two individuals, including one woman, convicted of fleeing from home and facilitating escape. The punishments were carried out on 21/12/1446 AH.

The Primary Court had sentenced the convicts to 39 lashes each as a disciplinary penalty. This ruling was executed after confirmation by the esteemed Supreme Court.

This entry documents the implementation of discretionary corporal punishment (taʿzir) in Yaftal District of Badakhshan Province following a ruling by a Taliban primary court. Two individuals, including a woman, convicted of fleeing from home and facilitating escape were subjected to flogging after approval by the Supreme Court authority. The case reflects the use of corporal punishment to enforce social norms related to family authority and personal conduct, particularly in cases involving individuals who leave their household without permission.