Zara Esmaeili, a singer and resident of Karaj, has been detained for over nine days, with her legal status remaining uncertain. The lack of information about her condition has heightened the concerns of her family and friends.
A source close to her family confirmed this news to HRANA, stating: “Ms. Esmaeili was arrested by security forces at her private residence in Karaj on Friday, July 26th. We have no information about her fate and are extremely worried about Zara’s well-being.”
Zara (Zahra) Esmaeili, a 29-year-old resident of Karaj, has performed numerous street performances in various parts of Tehran, such as Ekbatan town and Ferdows Garden.
According to information obtained by HRANA, Ms. Esmaeili was subjected to violence and mistreatment by officers the day before her arrest while trying to prevent the arrest of a friend by Tehran’s security police.
So far, there is no information available regarding the reasons for her arrest, her whereabouts, or the charges against her.