On October 18, Security officials said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has created a special forces unit in the Balkh Province named the “Mansouri Division”, reports Tolo News. According to security officials, the special unit will crack down on networks of kidnappers and armed robbers and will not allow security problems in Balkh. Statistics of Balkh’s Security Department show that since the collapse of the former government, around 176 people have been arrested on charges of armed robbery and abduction.