Abdul Salam Maftoon, a Badakhshan singer, was released after three days of detention.
Local sources in Badakhshan province confirmed that Abdul Salam Maftoon, a local singer of the province, was arrested by Taliban militants in Ashkasham district three days ago.
According to sources, the artist was released on Monday, September 16, after mediation by local elders and providing bail. However, all his musical instruments have been confiscated by the Taliban.
The Taliban have not yet commented on the reason for the arrest and the seizure of his musical instruments.
The arrest of artists in Taliban-controlled areas, and the death of art after the Taliban regime has been met with strong criticism from arts and culture activists.
