A Baghlan woman who was allegedly raped by her husband’s brother has appealed to the authorities to prosecute the man. 

According to the victim, who is from Guzargah district of Baghlan, the incident happened eight months ago but police have still not arrested the man. 

“I called my husband and I told him that your brother raped me but my husband said it was not a problem,” said the victim. 

The victim’s family has also spoken out and called for justice.  

“I don’t have the power to arrest the rapist (that’s why) I came here (to the media) to call for justice,” said the victim’s father. 

The Baghlan Women’s Affairs department has meanwhile raised concern over what they say is an increase in violence against women. They also called on government to ensure the alleged rapist is arrested and prosecuted.  

“According to the woman, the issue took place eight months ago but we are concerned that our sub departments in the districts are not working as this incident occurred eight months ago but it has only now come to our attention,” said Khadija Yaqin, the department head. 

However, Baghlan police said they would follow up the case and arrest the suspect soon.  

“We have just issued an arrest warrant for the person and we have ordered the district police to find the accused person,” said Mohammad Nasir, Baghlan police CID officer. 

This comes after several cases of violence against women have been reported in Baghlan in the past month, according to the women’s affairs department – which in turn has warned government that unless the issue is tackled, more incidents will occur.