HRANA – During nationwide public protests in Behbahan, 43 citizens were arrested by security forces. Of these individuals, 26 have since been released.
Based on information obtained by HRANA, the following individuals remain in detention:
Sepahr Sana’ti, Amir-Hossein Javadanzadeh, Esmail Shabro, Zabihollah Nourian, Mohammad Marzban, Rastin Fakhri, Hossein Yari, Reza Shahrouyi, Ali Sayari-Nasab, Ali Mobasherian, Nia Salehifar, Shirzad Habibipour, Mohammad-Reza Ghanavati, Esmail Mousavi, Ali Dastan, Omid Askari, Ali Ashnoud, and others.
A knowledgeable source at one of Behbahan’s police stations confirmed to HRANA that among the 43 detainees, the following individuals have been released:
Saman Barouninejad, Hamid-Reza Rouzeh, Ashkan Eghdami, Ali Zohraabi, Mojtaba Moghaddam, Elias Jalalimanesh, Amir Khanjarzadeh, Hossein Tarakmeh, Mohammad Razmi, Nima Shahrouyi, Iman Beigdeli, Ali Siadat-Nasab, Ali Ardaneh, Hossein Hedayatollahi, Ali Tahvildar, Mehdi Zanganeh, Maryam Johari, Mohammad Changizi, Amir-Reza Mohammadi, Amir-Mohammad Mansourian, Setareh Hadi, Fatemeh Derakhshanzadeh, Arya Baj, Nasrin Hadi, Ali Peyma, and Yasin Faqih.
According to the same source, security forces confiscated personal belongings such as mobile phones and computers from detainees and have refused to return them. Additionally, some of those arrested have reportedly been accused of offenses including possession of weapons. Several individuals were injured by pellet gun and Kalashnikov fire, including Esmail Mousavi, who was shot in the side of his body.
It should be noted that demonstrations and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, and within two days expanded beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became among the largest in recent years. Following their suppression by law enforcement and security forces, thousands have been killed or injured, and tens of thousands have been arrested or summoned by security agencies.
For further details, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the forty-third day of the protests, published last night.
