Fact Check: Video of contraband destruction in Pakistan shared as Taliban smashing phones of Afghans

A video has been doing the rounds on social media showing armed forces dumping and stamping on a large number of smart phones and tablets. Netizens are sharing the video with the claim that the Taliban has banned cell phones in Afghanistan and this is how they are destroying the mobile phones of the public.

The Taliban rule in Afghanistan has been marked not only by severe curbs on women and minority rights, but even on dressing habits and lifestyle, including the use of mobile phones and listening to music. Several videos of alleged Taliban atrocities have found their way on the Internet time and again.

One video doing the rounds on social media lately shows armed forces dumping and stamping on a large number of smart phones and tablets. Netizens are sharing the video with the claim that the Taliban has banned cell phones in Afghanistan and this is how they are destroying the mobile phones of the public.

India Today Anti Fake News War Room (AFWA) has found the claim along with the video to be misleading. The video shows authorities in Pakistan destroying smuggled and contraband goods.

https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-video-of-contraband-destruction-in-pakistan-shared-as-taliban-smashing-phones-of-afghans-1902000-2022-01-19