LBCI

Store mannequins beheaded in Afghanistan ‘for violating Islamic rules’

Middle East

05-01-2022 | 07:11

Share

Share

Store mannequins beheaded in Afghanistan ‘for violating Islamic rules’

2^min

Store mannequins were ordered beheaded by the Taliban militants who believed they were violating Islamic rules.

Footage shows a suspected Taliban soldier sawing off the plastic heads inside a clothing shop believed to be in the Herat province in west Afghanistan, while other men can be heard gleefully laughing and saying "Allahu Akbar."

The incident comes after a directive from Herat’s Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice saying the mannequins allegedly promoted idolatry, which is considered a sin in Islam.

The mannequins were initially ordered to be removed but the ministry conceded to beheading them instead after shopkeepers complained that their businesses would suffer.

The Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice is known for enforcing the Taliban’s hardline interpretation of Sharia law.

The agency had previously existed during the Taliban regime in the 1990s, during which morality police were deployed to arrest alleged violators. Punishments ranged from flogging, amputations, and even execution, depending on the perceived severity of the offence.

REUTERS

Breaking Headlines

Store

Mannequins

Beheaded

Afghanistan

Islamic

Rules

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Riad Salameh released on the largest bail in Lebanon's history

2025-08-26

Riad Salameh released on the largest bail in Lebanon's history

Germany slams Israeli ground assault on Gaza City

Israel-Gaza War Updates

06:49

Germany slams Israeli ground assault on Gaza City

As criticism grows, Israel faces multiple fronts amid Gaza war escalation

News Bulletin Reports

2025-09-07

As criticism grows, Israel faces multiple fronts amid Gaza war escalation

Ukraine-Russia talks begin in Istanbul

2025-06-02

Ukraine-Russia talks begin in Istanbul

Videos

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

2025-09-07

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

LBCI correspondent reports from Nabatieh as residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes

2025-08-31

LBCI correspondent reports from Nabatieh as residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes

Unprecedented step: Lebanon funds kidney transplants for all qualified patients

2025-08-29

Unprecedented step: Lebanon funds kidney transplants for all qualified patients

US envoy Barrack clarifies ‘animalistic’ comment, says media ‘just doing their job’

2025-08-28

US envoy Barrack clarifies ‘animalistic’ comment, says media ‘just doing their job’

US congressional delegation in Beirut discusses disarmament of Hezbollah, LAF support, Israeli perspective

2025-08-26

US congressional delegation in Beirut discusses disarmament of Hezbollah, LAF support, Israeli perspective

40 years of LBCI: A look back at its milestones

News Bulletin Reports

2025-08-23

40 years of LBCI: A look back at its milestones

President Aoun: Hezbollah's weapons are an internal matter, US proposal is now a Lebanese paper

2025-08-17

President Aoun: Hezbollah's weapons are an internal matter, US proposal is now a Lebanese paper

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

2025-07-15

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

2025-07-01

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

President Joseph Aoun urges unified Lebanese response to Israeli attack, highlights upcoming UN General Assembly

1

President Joseph Aoun urges unified Lebanese response to Israeli attack, highlights upcoming UN General Assembly

Israeli army claims it targeted Hezbollah command site in Nabatieh

2

Israeli army claims it targeted Hezbollah command site in Nabatieh

Say goodbye to cash: Lebanon to allow card payments for taxes and fees

3

Say goodbye to cash: Lebanon to allow card payments for taxes and fees

Israeli airstrike targets city of Nabatieh in South Lebanon

4

Israeli airstrike targets city of Nabatieh in South Lebanon

Lebanon sees $1 million daily from TikTok live streams, but some struggle to access earnings

5

Lebanon sees $1 million daily from TikTok live streams, but some struggle to access earnings

Inside the Hawk lll scandal: Forged fuel documents, millions in profits, and an attempted escape at sea

6

Inside the Hawk lll scandal: Forged fuel documents, millions in profits, and an attempted escape at sea

LBCI sources: Aoun, Syrian President hold talks, agree to FMs’ meeting to shape bilateral relations

7

LBCI sources: Aoun, Syrian President hold talks, agree to FMs’ meeting to shape bilateral relations

Qatar’s Emir: Israel making Gaza unlivable, destabilizing Lebanon and Syria

8

Qatar’s Emir: Israel making Gaza unlivable, destabilizing Lebanon and Syria

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More