The police force in Mahshahr port reported an acid attack on two women in this port city in Khuzestan province. One report indicates that 'one of these two women was pregnant.' According to Fars News Agency, Jalil Zabidi, the police chief of Mahshahr, announced on Wednesday, March 9, that in the past week 'two women in the Petrochemical Park' of this city were 'victims' of acid attacks. Mr. Zabidi mentioned 'extensive measures' by the police to identify and arrest the 'perpetrators of the acid attacks' in this city, stating that 'very good leads' have been obtained in this regard. He added that 'without a doubt, the perpetrators of this insecurity will soon be arrested and handed over to the judicial authorities.' This police chief also reported the presence of 'visible and invisible patrols permanently in the city's parks.' According to the latest reports, the general condition of the acid attack victims is 'good,' and it has been stated that 'one of these two women was pregnant.' More than 48 hours after this news was announced, media and security, police, and intelligence agencies have not provided any reports on the details of this incident or the identification or arrest of its perpetrators. Acid attacks on women in Iran have gained special sensitivity in Iranian society since October 2014, following an acid attack on six women in Isfahan. This sensitivity increased when reports emerged indicating a 'religious' motive behind the acid attacks on six women in Isfahan, and to date, none of the perpetrators of this act have been identified or arrested. The primary targets of acid attacks in Iran are young women who are chosen and attacked by perpetrators for various personal or other motives. According to judicial officials in Iran, the first acid attack in the country occurred in 1955, and the first law to combat such acts was passed in 1958. Under current Iranian laws, 'if acid attack results in death, the punishment is qisas (retribution),' and otherwise, based on Article 612 of the Penal Code, the perpetrator can face three to ten years in prison. Currently, the average punishment for acid attacks determined by judges, based on Article 614 of the Islamic Penal Code, is about two to five years in prison and payment of diya (blood money).
Two Women Victims of Acid Attack in Mahshahr Port
Two women were victims of an acid attack in Mahshahr, with one reportedly pregnant. The police have initiated extensive efforts to identify and apprehend the perpetrators, but details remain scarce. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about violence against women in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Two women were victims of an acid attack in Mahshahr, with one reportedly pregnant. The police are actively working to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
- The attack occurred in the Petrochemical Park of Mahshahr.
- The victims' general condition is reported as good.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Acid attacks in Iran have been a sensitive issue since 2014, often linked to personal vendettas or religious motives, and have sparked public outcry and demands for justice.
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