India, May 12 -- The Taliban administration of Afghanistan has indefinitely banned playing the game of Chess, citing religious concerns.

The interim administration of Afghanistan has officially banned chess, continuing its opposition to various forms of entertainment and sports in the country, Khaama Press reported.

The country's Ministry of Sports has confirmed the suspension.

The Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has even dissolved the Afghanistan Chess Federation by calling it 'haram' (forbidden).

Since coming to power in 2021, the Taliban has imposed several restrictions in the South Asian nation, that has witnessed wars for years, as per its vision of the Islamic Law.

Last year, the Taliban had banned free f...