The prosecutor of Zahedan stated that '9 errant officers' have been arrested in connection with the killing of Youssef Shohlibor, a five-year-old child from Iranshahr. Mehdi Shamsabadi said on Sunday, March 3, in an interview with the provincial television of Sistan and Baluchestan: '9 individuals who were responsible for this incident have been arrested and are currently in custody.' Mr. Shamsabadi did not provide further details on how the case is being handled. Baluch media reported on March 25 that the shooting by security officers at a vehicle in Iranshahr led to the death of a five-year-old child named Youssef Shohlibor, and his pregnant mother was also shot. The arrest of these officers comes after Mohammad Reza Ishaqi, the police chief of Sistan and Baluchestan, stated last week that the shooting was carried out by 'unknown individuals.' The Halosh media outlet wrote that 'judicial and security officials' have been attempting since the early days to conceal the responsibility of the officers in this incident through 'fake narratives.' The Baluch activist campaign also reported that security officers arrested the driver of the vehicle and 'pressured' him to attribute the shooting to 'unknown individuals.' These two media outlets also reported that Youssef Shohlibor's father and uncle, under pressure from security forces, released a video asking people to 'maintain their calm.' Molavi Abdolhamid, the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, also criticized the 'unregulated shootings by law enforcement' in Sistan and Baluchestan during his Friday sermon on March 1, urging judicial officials to address this issue promptly and hold the errant officers accountable according to the law. This Sunni cleric told law enforcement officers: 'If a criminal escapes, it is better than creating problems for yourself and others through shooting and causing innocent people to be killed.' According to reports from Baluch media, arbitrary shootings by security forces in Sistan and Baluchestan have repeatedly resulted in the deaths and injuries of many citizens. The shooting of protesters in Zahedan on October 1, 2022, known as 'Bloody Friday of Zahedan,' left around one hundred dead.
Arrest of '9 Errant Officers' Following the Killing of 5-Year-Old Child in Iranshahr
Nine security officers have been arrested following the shooting death of a five-year-old boy in Iranshahr, which has raised significant concerns about police conduct and accountability in Iran. The incident has sparked criticism from local leaders and activists who allege attempts to cover up the officers' responsibility. This situation highlights ongoing issues of violence and impunity within Iran's security forces.
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📰 What Happened
Nine officers arrested for killing a five-year-old child in Iranshahr, raising concerns over law enforcement conduct.
- Zahedan prosecutor arrest 9 errant officers
- security officers shoot Youssef Shohlibor, his pregnant mother
- judicial and security officials conceal responsibility of the officers
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrest of officers indicates potential accountability for violence against civilians.
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