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Afghan Youth Arrested for Peaky Blinders Style
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Four Afghan men were detained by Taliban authorities in Herat.
- They were arrested for dressing in 1920s-inspired Peaky Blinders fashion.
- Authorities charged them with promoting un-Islamic culture and disturbance.
In Herat, Afghanistan, four young men were detained by Taliban authorities for adopting the distinct 1920s fashion style of the popular BBC drama series, Peaky Blinders. Videos of the group, aged between 20 and 24, strolling through the city in overcoats, waistcoats, and flat caps, recently circulated on social media, drawing attention.
Taliban officials accused the men of "promoting foreign and un-Islamic culture" and "causing public disturbance through inappropriate attire." While their distinctive outfits stood out significantly in Afghanistan, they were not facing criminal charges. Instead, the individuals were transferred to a government rehabilitation center.
This incident highlights the strict enforcement of Sharia law and cultural codes under Taliban rule since their return to power in 2021. The ban on Western entertainment and strict dress codes are part of their interpretation of Islamic values. This is reportedly the first known case involving the imitation of a specific foreign television series.
