Hosseini Rahimi, the commander of the police force in Sistan and Baluchestan province, announced on Wednesday, September 1, that 'two major terrorist gangs' have been 'destroyed' in this province over the past two years. According to the official news agency of the Islamic Republic, IRNA, Mr. Rahimi, during a meeting with Ali Osat Hashemi, the governor of Sistan and Baluchestan, added that '9 members of these gangs' were killed and '23 others' were arrested. The police commander referred to the new 'approach' of his command as 'Jihadi Offensive' and stated that with this approach, they have achieved 'high rankings' in all indicators in Iran. Radio Farda cannot independently verify Mr. Rahimi's statements. Sistan and Baluchestan province is one of the most insecure, poorest, and underdeveloped regions in Iran. Numerous reports of deprivation in the villages and even cities of this province have been published in the media of the Islamic Republic and IRIB. Armed clashes and bombings have also occurred in this province in recent years, and security and military officials of the Islamic Republic have reported on their confrontations with them. Shahindokht Molaverdi, the Iranian Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, stated in March 2016: 'We have a village in Sistan and Baluchestan where all the men of that village have been executed.'
Police in Sistan and Baluchestan Reported the 'Destruction of Two Major Terrorist Gangs'
The police in Sistan and Baluchestan claim to have dismantled two significant terrorist gangs, resulting in the deaths of 9 members and the arrest of 23 others. This announcement highlights ongoing security challenges in one of Iran's poorest provinces, where violence and deprivation are prevalent.
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📰 What Happened
Iran police claim to have destroyed two major terrorist gangs in Sistan and Baluchestan.
- Hosseini Rahimi announce two major terrorist gangs
- Iranian police kill 9 members of these gangs
- Iranian police arrest 23 others
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian police claim significant success against terrorism in a volatile province.
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