The Kabul Security Command reported the arrest of Allah Gul Mujahid, a former parliament member of the previous government, on murder charges.

Khalid Zadran, spokesperson for the command, said that Allah Gul Mujahid will remain in custody until the completion of the legal proceedings and a competent court's decision.

Zadran identified the victim as Saeedullah, who was killed in February this year.

The spokesperson of the Kabul Security Command said, "Allah Gul Mujahid is the suspect in the case of the late Qari Saeedullah, who was killed on February 28, 2024. The existing documents and the nature of the case proceedings require that his freedom be restricted. Therefore, it has been decided that he will remain in detention until the investigation is complete and a decision is made by a competent court."

Mohammad Asif Faqiri, a legal analyst, told TOLOnews, "The enforcement and implementation of the penal code on someone who was once a power executor is a manifestation of social justice. Social justice necessitates accountability."

Family members of Allah Gul Mujahid have not yet made any public comments.

Allah Gul Mujahid had also been previously detained shortly after the return of the Islamic Emirate to power but was later released and left the country. 

However, after mediation by the Commission for Contact with Afghan Figures, he returned to the country on June 25 last year.

Aziz Ma'arj, a political analyst, said, "It is true that the accused is considered innocent until a final court verdict is rendered; however, the accused is under detention to ensure the proceedings are conducted and to prevent escape from the law."

Allah Gul Mujahid served multiple terms as a representative of the people of Kabul in the House of Representatives of the former government.