Piranshahr; the arrest of a 20-year-old young man by security forces

15:47 - 22 January 2024
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On January 16, 2024, a young Kurd named "Hamed Behraj" 20 years old and son of Jalal from the village of "Sarin Chaveh" of Piranshahr was arrested by security forces.

According to an informed source, security forces arrested this citizen at his home at 3:30 a.m. without a judicial warrant

The informed source added: This young Kurd was transferred to an unknown location after being arrested.

At the time of publication of this news, there is no information available on the reason for the arrest and the charges against Hamed Behraj.

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