India
oi-Vicky Nanjappa
New Delhi, Sep 01: It has been a day since the US completely withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. With the country completely under the control of the Taliban, there is a great sense of insecurity, panic and fear among the Afghan people.
Long queues were witnessed at Kabul outside banks and ATMs to withdraw money. The people wanted to ensure that they do not fall short of money should the entire financial system break down.
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Panic has gripped the people, the women in particular. Women refuse to step out fearing the Taliban, reports said. A lady quoted by India Today TV said that she did not have a problem with wearing the hijab. However she wanted an assurance that she should be allowed to work and the girls should be permitted to study.
Meanwhile the Taliban struck a celebratory note and there were…
