Karaj; Mohammad Hossein Rashtiani, 19-year-old Kurdish youth from Kangavar, identity of another January 8 victim Killed by a live bullet to the chest

February 6, 2026; “Mohammad Hossein Rashtiani,” a 19-year-old Kurdish youth from the city of “Kangavar” in “Kermanshah” province, is the identity of another victim of the popular protests of January 8, 2026, in “Mohammadshahr,” “Karaj.” He lost his life due to the direct firing of a live bullet by the repressive forces of the Islamic Republic to his chest area.

An informed source, while confirming this news to “Kurdpa,” stated; the body of this victim was handed over to the family on January 10, 2026, and was buried on January 11, 2026, in the “Behesht-e Ali” cemetery located in “Eshtehard.”

According to received information, the body of “Mohammad Hossein Rashtiani” had been kept in the morgue since January 8, and his family was unaware of the location of their son's body and were searching for him until January 10. Furthermore, after receiving the body, the family of this victim has been placed under severe pressure and threats by security agencies.

“Mohammad Hossein Rashtiani” was born on August 27, 2006.