HRANA – On Tuesday, Afshin Heyratian, November 11, a Baha’i citizen residing in Tehran, was arrested by security forces at his mother’s home and taken to an unknown location. During the arrest, agents searched the residence and confiscated several personal belongings belonging to him and his family.
According to HRANA, several security officers entered his mother’s home this morning and arrested Mr. Heyratian with the use of force. They also searched the property and seized personal items belonging to Mr. Heyratian and his mother.
A source close to the family told HRANA: “During the raid, Mr. Heyratian’s elderly mother was pushed and fell to the ground as officers forced the door open. Despite the family’s efforts to learn about his situation, there has been no information on his whereabouts. The family’s concern for his safety is growing.”
As of the time of this report, the charges against Mr. Heyratian and his place of detention remain unknown.
Afshin Heyratian, approximately 45 years old and single, is a Baha’i citizen from Tehran and a member of the Society for the Protection of Working and Street Children. He has previously been arrested and prosecuted due to his religious beliefs and social activities.
