Report on the Arrest of Nine Citizens in Sabzevar

HRANA – In recent days, security forces arrested nine residents of Sabzevar and transferred to Torbat-e Heydarieh Prison. So far, the identities of four of them, Amirhossein Paydar, Farzaneh Parvaneh, Saeed Parvaneh, and Elham Parvaneh, all relatives of Abolfazl Paydar, who was killed during the January 2026 protests, have been confirmed.

Based on information received by HRANA, these arrests took place after the individuals attempted to hold a birthday memorial ceremony for Abolfazl Paydar, one of those killed during the January 2026 protests. So far, the identities of four of the detainees have been confirmed: Amirhossein Paydar, Abolfazl Paydar’s brother; Farzaneh Parvaneh, his mother; Saeed Parvaneh, his maternal uncle; and Elham Parvaneh, his maternal aunt.

A source familiar with the matter told HRANA that the ceremony was stopped by security agents before it could take place.

Further details, including the identities of the other detained individuals, are still being investigated by HRANA.