HRANA – On Thursday, January 8, Jahangir Ahmadi-Abadi and Sadegh Ahmadi-Abadi, two brothers, were arrested during protests in Fuladshahr following the killing of their older brother, Reza Ahmadi-Abadi, by security forces. In addition, Ali Salehivand, the family’s nephew, was arrested in connection with the incident while he had been injured by gunfire.

Based on information received by HRANA, on Thursday evening, January 8, Reza Ahmadi-Abadi, 53, was shot and killed by law-enforcement and security agents after participating in a protest gathering by citizens in Fuladshahr. Following this incident, his two brothers, Jahangir Ahmadi-Abadi, 31, and Sadegh Ahmadi-Abadi, 36, along with the family’s nephew, Ali Salehivand, 21, were violently arrested and transferred to an unknown location.

During these arrests, Ali Salehivand was detained while he had been shot in the shoulder.

As of the time of this report, there is no information available regarding the place of detention of these individuals or the physical condition of Mr. Salehivand.

It should be noted that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, and, after two days, expanded beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the most widespread demonstrations of recent years. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the seventeenth day of the protests, published last night.