<p>TALOQAN (Pajhwok): Residents and public representatives have voiced concerns at the rising crime graph in northern Takhar province, saying the security forces have failed to address the issue.</p>
<p>Naeem Rahimi, a social activist, told Pajhwok Afghan News crimes, including murders and robberies, had surged recently in the province.</p>
<p>Jamshed, a civil <a href="/en/society" class="glossify-link">society</a> member, alleged unknown gunmen shot dead a moneychanger and decamped with his money in Taloqan last week.</p>
<p>He claimed many such incidents had happened over the past 10 days, triggering concerns among people. The government must tackle the situation, he stressed.</p>
<p>Hamid, a resident of Taloqan, said an increase in the number of illegal gunmen and unemployment had pushed up the crime graph.</p>
<p>Deputy Chairman of Provincial Council Azim Afzali told Pajhwok they were worried by a surge in crimes. Other residents held similar views.</p>
<p>Khalil Aseer, police spokesman, said about 192 suspects had been detained in connection with different crimes over the past eight months.</p>
<p>“Police have arrested 10 individuals in connection with various crimes in the past one week. We are striving to rein in the crime rate,” he added.</p>
<p>Aseer called on residents to help the security forces reduce combat crimes and make Takhar a safe place.</p>
<p>sa/mud</p>
