28 November 2024 :
November 27, 2024 - IRAN. 4 men executed in Karaj (Ghezel-Hesar) on November 27
Reza Shirzahi, a minor, Hamed Pakdel + 2 Unk
Early this morning, November 27, four prisoners previously convicted of murder were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.
The identities of two of the executed prisoners have been confirmed as Reza Shirzahi, a resident of Pakdasht originally from Zabol, and Hamed Pakdel.
Reza Shirzahi, aged around 21, was accused of killing a friend during an altercation in 2020. He was arrested that same year, tried in a criminal court, and sentenced to death. At the time of his arrest, He was only 17 years old. After spending time in Khorin Prison, he was transferred first to Rajai Shahr Prison and then to Ghezel Hesar Prison, where the execution was carried out.
The identities of the other two executed prisoners remain unknown, and HRANA is continuing its investigation to confirm their details.
It is worth noting that as of the time of this report, prison authorities and responsible institutions have not officially announced the executions.