On Tuesday, August 13, the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges was carried out in Kerman Prison, according to Haal Vsh.

The prisoner has been identified as “Farajollah Khashi (Jamalzahi), 47 years old, from and residing in Khash, married and father of six children.”

According to a source, Mr. Khashi was arrested in 2022 on drug-related charges in Kerman. He was later sentenced to death. However, while his case was still under review by the Pardon and Clemency Commission of Kerman Province, the execution was carried out.

Khashi had been transferred to solitary confinement on Sunday, August 11, to await his execution. Yesterday, he had his final meeting with his family through a glass partition.

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant organizations.

The reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists for the year 2023 reveal a concerning prevalence of executions for drug offenses in Iran, constituting 56.4% of the total executions. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.