LASHKARGAH: The provincial head of the Information and Culture Department of Helmand Hafiz Abdul Bari Rashid said today that eleven individuals have been arrested on charges of illegal excavation of historical sites in the province.
According to Rashid, the individuals were apprehended by the personnel of the 012 Historical Sites Protection Unit while excavating in the Shahzada Hussain cemetery in Lashkargah city the provincial capital of Helmand.
He added that the suspects were caught with excavation tools, including shovels, picks, food supplies, and other necessary equipment.
The arrested individuals are expected to be handed over to judicial authorities following investigations.
The Shahzada Hussain cemetery is a significant historical site in Helmand province.