Iran Human Rights, February 25, 2014: Four prisoners have been hanged in the prison of Rasht during the past two days, reported the official Iranian media.edam1
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Gilan Province, one prisoner identified as “Mohammadreza Ranjbar Kermani” who was charged with trafficking of 195 kilograms of opium, selling 13700 grams of the narcotic substance crystal, and possession of 325 grams of heroin. The prisoner was hanged in the prison of Rasht Monday morning February 23.
Three other men identified as “M.R.” (35), “A.Z.” (32) and “R. K.” (34) were hanged yesterday, February 24, in the same prison, reported the news website Lahijan, quoting the Judiciary office in Gilan. All the three prisoners were charged with murder. No further details is given in the reports.
