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KABUL, June 6: Afghan intelligence on Wednesday accused Pakistani spies of poisoning schoolgirls as authorities battle to halt a string of alleged attacks that have sown panic in parts of the north.
At least 15 suspects have been detained over mysterious illnesses, which usually include mass fainting episodes that have struck scores of schoolgirls in Takhar province almost daily for the past two weeks.
The regional spy agencies, namely ISI, are behind it. They are trying to sabotage the Shanghai Conference
and the success of Afghan education, National Directorate of Security spokesman Lutfullah Mashal told reporters.
A teacher and three female students are among those arrested and all 15 have confessed to being involved in poisoning, Mr Mashal said.
Experts suggest that a phenomenon known as mass hysteria against a background of conflict could be responsible.
The Taliban have denied any involvement and said any culprits would be punished according to the Islamic Law
At least 15 suspects have been detained over mysterious illnesses, which usually include mass fainting episodes that have struck scores of schoolgirls in Takhar province almost daily for the past two weeks.
The regional spy agencies, namely ISI, are behind it. They are trying to sabotage the Shanghai Conference
and the success of Afghan education, National Directorate of Security spokesman Lutfullah Mashal told reporters.
A teacher and three female students are among those arrested and all 15 have confessed to being involved in poisoning, Mr Mashal said.
Experts suggest that a phenomenon known as mass hysteria against a background of conflict could be responsible.
The Taliban have denied any involvement and said any culprits would be punished according to the Islamic Law
