Afghanistan, Oct. 27 -- The Taliban's Ministry of Interior has warned that people granted firearm permits to protect their homes in Afghanistan may use the weapons only for that purpose, saying violations could lead to confiscation and legal action.

In a notice published on Tuesday, October 27, the ministry said permit holders were prohibited from using the weapons for personal protection outside their homes, business premises or other purposes.

"Use of the aforementioned weapons is permitted solely for the designated purpose, namely protecting one's private residence," the ministry said in the statement posted on its official social media account.

The ministry added that using the weapons to protect oneself, a shop, a commercial locatio...