Iran: After the death of 22-year-old girl Mahsa Amini in police custody, there has been a commotion in Iran. In many parts of the country, women have taken to the streets to protest. The situation in the Iranian capital, Tehran, has spiraled out of control of the security forces, forcing them to resort to tear gas shells and firing. Meanwhile, according to information received, the head of Iran’s moral police has been removed from his post for the third day amid women’s protests.
A 22-year-old Iranian girl, Mahsa, was detained by the police for not wearing the hijab properly. He died in police custody, after which public anger boiled over and people started protesting in various parts of the country, starting from Tehran. According to media reports, two people have died in these demonstrations so far. While a large number of people are also said to have been injured. According to reports, two civilians, Fouad Kadimi and Mohsin Mohammadi, who were injured in the demonstration in Iran’s Divandarrah town, have died while undergoing treatment at Kosar Hospital. At the same time, 15 people are said to be injured, who are undergoing treatment.
According to reports, most of the demonstrations are taking place in Iran’s capital, Tehran, and Iran’s second largest city, Mashhad. Hundreds of women participating in the demonstration are chanting slogans against the death of Mahsa Amini. Demonstrations have seen women protest by removing their hijabs, which is a legal violation in Iran, and Mahsa Amini was detained for wearing the hijab.
Iranian police described Mahsa Amini’s death as unfortunate
Iranian police termed Mahsa Amini’s death as an unfortunate incident. At the same time, the police have also denied that Mahsa Amini was physically injured while in custody. Greater Tehran Police Commander Hossein Rahimi said at a press conference that Mahsa Amini’s death is very unfortunate and we want such an incident to never happen again. Rahimi further said that Iran police are being falsely accused in this case. He said Amini was not harmed in any way while in custody. Even after this, the police made all efforts to save him.
Mahsa was arrested for not wearing hijab
Mahsa Amini was arrested on September 13 Mahsa Amini was arrested on September 13 by the Ethical Police of Tehran. After which his health suddenly deteriorated in police custody. She remained in a coma for three days, after which she died. However, the police say that Mahsa Amini died of a heart attack, while Amini’s family says that Mahsa was perfectly fine before being taken into police custody. He died only after being tortured by the police.
The US White House raised the issue of women’s rights
The US was also strict about the death of Mahsa Amini. The spokesperson of the National Security Council of the White House said about the death of Mahsa that the US wants responsibility in this matter. A White House spokesman said the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody for not wearing the hijab properly was a “huge human rights affront”. A US White House spokesperson said that women in Iran should have the right to wear the clothes they want without violence and harassment. Iran must stop violence against women now. He said there should be accountability for Mahsa’s death.