09 December 2008 :
One man was hanged for few minutes, and then sent to a hospital early today, reported the official Iranian news agency IRNA.The man was convicted of murder and was sentenced to death. The hanging took place in the city of Kazeroun (southern part of Iran), and according to the report, after being hanged for few minutes, the man was pardoned by the family of the offended and brought to hospital.
The IRNA report had the title "the sweet end of an execution".
(Sources: Iranhr.net, 07/12/2008)
