Consequences of protest: Iran gives death sentence to a protester against hijab

Iran has started punishing anti-hijab protesters. Giving information, the government has said that on Thursday, a youth named Mohsin Shekhri has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of working against the government.

State media reported that Shekhri was accused of rioting on Tehran's main road on September 25 and stabbing a member of the Basij Force. On November 1, an Iranian court acquitted Mohsen Shekhri of all charges. was. The court had convicted Shekhri of spreading terror, intent to kill, and disturbing law and order. Against whom he had applied. Which was rejected by the Supreme Court on 20 November.

Human rights activists criticized

Human rights activists have reacted strongly to the death sentence given to a protester in Iran. Amnesty International issued a statement saying that the death penalty was given to suppress the demonstrations. So that fear can be created among the people. Amnesty has also accused the Revolutionary Court of acting under pressure from the security forces. Shekhri's fellow protesters also said that she had not been given a fair trial. He termed Shekhri's trial a sham.

10 people have been sentenced to death

According to the BBC report, 10 people have been sentenced to death for anti-hijab demonstrations in Iran. The court has found these people guilty of corruption and enmity with God. At the same time, it has been told in the report of 'The Washington Post' that Iran has also accused 3 minors of participating in anti-government demonstrations.

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