Iranian Police Detain 137 Individuals Over Calls for Unrest in Northwestern Province
Tehran/UNI: Iranian law enforcement forces have apprehended 137 individuals in the northwestern province of West Azerbaijan for inciting protests against the government.
According to Rahim Jahanbakhsh, the commander of the province's law enforcement forces, these individuals were identified for encouraging unrest via social media platforms.
In addition, 52 Instagram accounts have been blocked and permanently removed. Out of the 137 detainees, 14 have been arrested and handed over to the judicial authorities.
Iran's intelligence organization within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported the neutralization of a terrorist network comprising 15 individuals in the province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.
This group had purportedly planned to carry out a series of terrorist attacks using improvised explosive devices.
The heightened security measures coincide with the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's tragic death, a young woman who passed away in the custody of Iran's morality police last year, following her detainment for not wearing a proper head covering.
Her death triggered widespread protests across Iran.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
Indian-origin woman raped in UK in 'racially aggravated attack', police release CCTV image of suspect
A 20-year-old Indian-origin woman was allegedly raped in the UK's West Midlands, police said.
Muhammad Yunus sparks row by gifting Pakistan general a map showing India’s Northeast as part of Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has sparked a fresh diplomatic row after reportedly gifting a controversial artwork titled “Art of Triumph” to Pakistan’s Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, during the latter’s recent visit to Dhaka.
Pakistan: Eight people, including 7 Levis personnel, injured in bomb blast in Balochistan
Eight people, including seven Levies Force personnel, were hurt after a bomb blast when their convoy was targeted in Balochistan’s Turbat region in Pakistan on Monday.
After Pakistan visit, Bangladesh set to welcome Zakir Naik
Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik will visit Bangladesh for a month-long trip, his first trip to the South Asian nation where his Peace TV was banned during former PM Sheikh Hasina's regime.
Latest News
Over 1.5 crore passengers travelled in trains operated so far in festival season
CM emphasizes strengthening Kisan Rail, promoting Agri-based branding in NE
Tripura assembly delegation on five-day study tour to Gujarat
Rs 303 crore push for agri markets as Tripura targets self-reliance, jobs: Minister
