Kochi, A Keralite woman travel vlogger, who had earlier claimed that she was arrested by the “Mujahideen” in Afghanistan, has now said that local authorities threatened to arrest her in Bamyan, citing the country’s law that women cannot travel without a male companion or guide.
Recounting the incident, she said she reached Bamyan around 7 pm and was questioned about her passport, visa and permit.
The authorities in Bamyan told her that she had violated the law and would be arrested, the vlogger claimed. She became extremely frightened after being told that she had violated the law. So she contacted a man who had earlier helped her reach Bamyan, and he spoke to the authorities on her behalf, the vlogger said. The authorities insisted that she obtain a permit and travel with a guide, according to her account. She said she was eventually allowed to proceed towards the next country after discussions. In the post, she had also shared what she described as a translation of an official communication from local authorities, according to which she had been arrested by the “Mujahideen”.
PTI could not independently verify her claims. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Vlogger’s Distress in Afghanistan Raises Concerns
A female vlogger has expressed her distress while traveling through Afghanistan, stating, “I had to go through all this only because I am a woman.” She is attempting to cover approximately 500 kilometers towards the Uzbekistan border and anticipates facing multiple checkpoints along the route. In a bid for assistance, she shared her fears on Instagram, indicating that she is frightened and worried for her safety. Earlier, she had reached out for help in contacting the Indian embassy, declaring, “I am in trouble in Afghanistan. I am in Bamyan.”
