6 killed in Iran protests over woman’s death in police custody

6 killed in Iran protests over woman’s death in police custody

Protests erupt after 22-year-old woman died in police custody in Iran

ANKARA (AA) – At least six Iranians were killed in protests triggered by the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody, according to officials and local media.


Prosecutor-General of Iran’s western province of Kermanshah, Shahram Karami, said two people were killed and 25 others injured, including a police officer.


Four other people were killed in demonstrations in several cities in Kurdistan province, Governor Ismail Zarei said in a statement cited by the semi-official Fars news agency.


He added that the protesters had been "suspiciously" killed, without providing details.


Mahsa Amini was on Friday taken to a police station in Tehran by members of the morality police for alleged violation of the Islamic dress code.


Inside the police station, the 22-year-old woman fainted in mysterious circumstances and was later pronounced dead at a Tehran hospital, according to a CCTV footage released by the police.


Her death has triggered a wave of angry protests in Iran in the past few days, with protesters calling for justice and accountability.


Police have denied any mistreatment of Amini and say she died of a heart attack. Authorities said they have launched an investigation into the circumstances of her death.


Writing by Ahmed Asmar

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