HRANA – In recent days, three protesters in the city of Qarchak and two others in Shahrud were arrested by law enforcement forces in connection with the protests. At the same time, 219 protesting citizens in Qazvin were arrested under the label of “leaders of the protests.”
According to Tasnim News Agency, the police commander of Qarchak accused these citizens of “setting fire to an ambulance belonging to Shahid Sattari Hospital.” He also claimed that they “attacked the emergency medical staff of Qarchak while they were carrying out a medical mission and assaulted them.”
State broadcaster IRIB also reported the arrest of two individuals in Shahrud.
The police commander of Semnan Province described the detained citizens as being involved in the “destruction and arson of several banks in Shahrud.”
Simultaneously, the police commander of Qazvin Province announced the arrest of 219 citizens, referring to them as the “main leaders of the protests.”
These reports did not provide any information regarding the identities or places of detention of the arrested citizens.
It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, and after two days extended beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests turned into one of the most widespread demonstrations of recent years. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirtieth day of the protests, which was published last night.
