By Shumaila Aslam
Scandinavian News Finland
Bureau Chief Pakistan
The Taliban has introduced a new law in Afghanistan that divides society into four classes, with punishments for the same crimes varying based on social status.
Under the law, religious scholars are placed in the highest category. For them, minor wrongdoing may only result in a warning or admonition, with no severe punishment.
The second category covers prominent individuals, such as tribal leaders, senior military officers, and influential members of society.
Members of this group may be summoned and warned but will generally not face imprisonment or corporal punishment.
The third category consists of the middle class, for whom imprisonment may be imposed for similar offenses.
Finally, the fourth and lowest category includes ordinary citizens, who are subject to imprisonment, flogging, and other severe punishments for the same crimes.
This law reflects the Taliban’s approach to social hierarchy, with significant legal consequences tied to status and influence within society.
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