The head of the General and Revolutionary Courts of Golestan announced the arrest of 60 girls and boys at a 'night party'. According to ISNA news agency on Thursday, May 21, Ezzatollah Hamzanejad stated that 'these individuals were arrested at a night party in Toushkan, Golestan, by order of a judicial authority and by the moral security police'. This judicial official mentioned that cases have been filed against the villa owner, the 'organizers' of this party, and individuals who tested positive for alcohol. Hamzanejad added that 'the cases of the remaining participants in this night party are being processed in the criminal court of Golestan on charges of illicit relationships'. He also reported the discovery and seizure of a quantity of alcoholic beverages from the party venue. On May 17, the public prosecutor of Kerman announced the 'dismantling of a large gang organizing night parties' in that city and the arrest of 55 women and men in this regard. According to Dadkhoda Salari, these 55 individuals were 'consuming alcoholic beverages and dancing in a mixed manner' at the time of their arrest. On May 13, the public prosecutor of Qom reported the arrest of 45 women and men at a 'night party' in a furniture workshop. Mehdi Kaheh stated that it was 'established' for the officers that the participants in this party had committed 'crimes such as promoting and creating grounds for corruption and prostitution, consuming alcohol, and illicit relationships'. The police and judiciary of Iran frequently publish news about the arrest of participants in private parties that they deem 'illegitimate' due to their 'mixed' nature. These arrests, which occur in various cities across Iran, have even extended to birthday and wedding celebrations, with dozens arrested or released on bail and fines. In this context, '40 single girls and boys' were arrested at a party in Urmia, 44 were arrested at a party in Mashhad, police raided a 'special' women's party in Tehran and arrested guests, and '120 people were arrested at a night party' in eastern Tehran.
60 Girls and Boys Arrested at a 'Night Party' in Golestan
Sixty individuals were arrested at a night party in Golestan, with charges including illicit relationships and alcohol consumption. This incident reflects ongoing crackdowns on mixed-gender gatherings in Iran, highlighting the state's moral policing. The arrests are part of a broader trend of increasing enforcement against private social events deemed inappropriate by authorities.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Sixty individuals were arrested at a night party in Golestan for charges related to alcohol consumption and illicit relationships. The arrests were part of a broader crackdown on mixed-gender gatherings deemed inappropriate by Iranian authorities.
- The arrests were ordered by a judicial authority and carried out by the moral security police.
- Cases have been filed against the villa owner and party organizers, with alcohol discovered at the venue.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's legal system is heavily influenced by Islamic law, which regulates social behavior and imposes strict penalties for activities deemed immoral, such as mixed-gender gatherings and alcohol consumption.
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