According to politicians, the government's move could be useful in some instances but the move could also create bigger challenges for government in the long term.
In response to these concerns, the Afghan Ministry of Interior (MoI) has dismissed the claims saying these allegations are untrue.
"The ministry of interior doesn't provide weapons to the individuals who do not work in the structure of police and it is not part of the policy of the Ministry of Interior. We have enough personnel in the ranks of national police and local police who keep an upper hand in eliminating opponents and threats," MoI front man Sediq Sediqqi said.
This comes as holy warriors expanded their offensive into the north of Afghanistan during the recently launched fighting season. However some officials claim that former Taliban fighters who have
laid down their weapons are now trying to rearm themselves.But some MPs believe that ex-local commanders have the upper hand when it comes to intelligence and feel they could contribute positively to government's attempts to fight bully boys. However,
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MPs say a guarantee is needed in terms of these commanders not creating problems further down the line.
"People get arms for sake of their own defense, there is no guarantee that they will not create problems, the whole responsibility lies with the government to main security," MP Rangeena Kargar said.
He is concerned that if such groups are not closely monitored by government, they could create enormous problems in future.
"It is a matter of concern, such individuals and illegal gangs beside contributing to problems could be a reason for the downfall of the system," MP Najia Emaq said.
Currently, more than 350,000 soldiers serve in the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) -- enough to stamp out bully boys, say analysts.