HRANA – In recent days, Batool Gerami, the mother of Sajjad Samadi, one of those killed during the Dey protests, along with dozens of others, has been arrested for holding the last Thursday of the year memorial ceremony. Among those detained, Ms. Gerami, whose arrest was carried out with violence, has been transferred to Gonabad Prison.
According to Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation, these individuals were detained for organizing a memorial ceremony at the gravesite of Sajjad Samadi on the last Thursday of the year. Security agents reportedly raided the ceremony, physically assaulted Ms. Gerami, and transferred her to a hospital. Despite her treatment not being completed, she was moved in recent days to Gonabad Prison with a broken shoulder.
The report does not specify the number of other detainees or the charges brought against them.
Sajjad Samadi, aged 23, was killed by live ammunition during the protests on January 9, 2026.
It is worth noting that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Tehran. Within two days, they spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these demonstrations became among the most widespread protests in recent years. Following the crackdown by security forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security institutions. For further information, you can refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” which documents the first fifty days following the onset of nationwide protests in Iran.
