The Interior and Health Ministers of Iran have announced the pursuit of the case regarding the murder of a doctor in Ardabil. Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, the Interior Minister, wrote on his Instagram page on Friday, August 2, that 'the Provincial Security Council of Ardabil must convene as soon as possible to investigate the various aspects of the incident and report it to the relevant authorities and the honorable people.' The Interior Minister also advised the public to 'not pay attention to the unreal atmosphere created by some unofficial and virtual media and to follow the latest results of the investigations only from official and legal sources.' Iraj Harirchi, Deputy Minister of Health, stated that 'the issue of the committed Ardabil doctor’s death will be pursued through legal channels at the personal instruction of the Minister of Health.' According to Mehr News Agency, Mr. Harirchi also requested the 'medical community and media' to 'avoid speculation until the dimensions of the matter are clarified by the relevant authorities.' Alireza Zali, head of the Medical System Organization, also called for the investigation into the murder of Asghar Pirzadeh, the Ardabil doctor, in a letter to the Attorney General and the Commander of the Law Enforcement Force. The head of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences previously stated that Mr. Pirzadeh, a specialist in hematology and oncology, was stabbed by a teenage companion of a patient he was visiting on Thursday afternoon and died after being transferred to the hospital. However, according to IRNA news agency, Nasser Atabati, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Ardabil, stated that based on investigations conducted so far, 'contrary to what has been published in the media and social networks, there was no relationship between the patient and the doctor and the perpetrator and the victim.' Mr. Atabati added that 'further investigations, including the motive for this crime, are currently ongoing by the Ardabil Criminal Investigation Police and the Prosecutor's Office.' Hassan Ameli, the representative of the Supreme Leader in the province and Friday prayer leader in Ardabil, also urged the people of the province to 'leave the matter to the judiciary and not to place themselves in the position of judgment.'
Interior and Health Ministers Call for Investigation into the Murder of Ardabil Doctor
Iran's Interior and Health Ministers are calling for an investigation into the murder of Dr. Asghar Pirzadeh in Ardabil, who was stabbed while visiting a patient. The authorities emphasize the need for official channels to handle the case and discourage speculation from unofficial media. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about violence against medical professionals in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Dr. Asghar Pirzadeh, a doctor in Ardabil, was murdered while visiting a patient. The Interior and Health Ministers have called for an investigation into the incident, urging the public to refrain from speculation.
- Dr. Pirzadeh was stabbed by a teenager during a patient visit.
- Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the murder.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Violence against medical professionals in Iran has been a growing concern, with incidents highlighting the risks they face in their duties.
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