The Halosh news agency reported that around 12 AM on Saturday, September 8, 2024, Molavi Abdul Wahid Parsa, along with Molavi Abdul Wahid and Molavi Khalili, were attacked while returning from Birjand and were transferred to the hospital. According to Halosh, 'Molavi Parsa, Molavi Abdul Wahid, and Molavi Khalili were on their way back from Birjand to the village of Taghan when occupants of several Peugeot Pars and Zantia vehicles initially attempted to divert their car off the road but failed. Ultimately, they blocked the clerics' vehicle, assaulted them, and caused their transfer to the hospital.' Sources close to these individuals told Halosh, 'Since Molavi Parsa and his companions have no personal disputes with anyone, it is suspected that the attackers acted on the orders of security agencies.' The Special Clerical Court in Mashhad had dismissed Molavi Parsa from leading the Friday prayers in 'Taghan village' on June 16 of this year. Abdul Wahid Parsa had previously been arrested and interrogated by security forces on August 15, 2023. The Baloch Activists Campaign has cited support for Molavi Abdul Hamid, the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, as the reason for the pressures on Molavi Parsa. Molavi Parsa is an active scholar in South Khorasan, the Friday prayer leader, and the director of the religious school in Taghan village.
Attack on Three Sunni Clerics in South Khorasan; Molavi Parsa, Molavi Abdul Wahid, and Molavi Khalili Transferred to Hospital
Three Sunni clerics, Molavi Parsa, Molavi Abdul Wahid, and Molavi Khalili, were attacked while returning from Birjand and hospitalized. The incident is believed to be linked to security agencies due to their previous political activities and support for another cleric. This highlights ongoing tensions and repression faced by Sunni clerics in Iran.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Three Sunni clerics attacked in South Khorasan, suspected to be ordered by security agencies.
- unknown attackers attack Molavi Abdul Wahid Parsa, Molavi Abdul Wahid, Molavi Khalili
- Special Clerical Court in Mashhad dismiss Molavi Abdul Wahid Parsa
- security forces arrest Molavi Abdul Wahid Parsa
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The attack on clerics indicates state-sponsored violence against religious minorities.
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