A teenage woman allegedly attacked by Iranian authorities for not sporting a hijab is alleged to be “mind {dead}”, state media within the nation has reported.
Armita Geravand, 16, suffered “severe injuries” by the hands of the so-called morality police at Shohada Station in Tehran at the beginning of October, human rights organisation Hengaw mentioned.
Hengaw claimed she was dragged out of a prepare and shared a picture it says reveals Armita in a mattress at Fajr Hospital.
In an replace on Sunday, the Islamic Republic of Iran Information Community mentioned: “Observe-ups on the most recent well being situation of Armita Geravand point out that her well being situation as mind {dead} appears sure regardless of the efforts of the medical employees.”
The case raised issues {the teenager} may endure the identical destiny as Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old lady whose loss of life final 12 months whereas within the custody of morality police prompted nationwide protests.
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One activist mentioned safety forces had forbidden her mother and father from posting her image on social media, or speaking to human rights teams.
In a video, shared by the state information company, IRNA, Armita’s mother and father mentioned their daughter had suffered a drop in blood stress and misplaced her steadiness, hitting her head.
Human rights teams have claimed her father or mother’s assertion was made underneath duress. They’re asking for footage from contained in the prepare to be revealed.
However footage shared with IRNA appeared to point out Armita strolling in direction of the prepare with two feminine mates. After boarding, one of many ladies is dragged out by passengers.
Sky Information has not been capable of independently confirm the footage.
Masoud Dorosti, head of the Tehran Metro Working Firm, mentioned the CCTV footage reveals no signal of battle.
The inside ministry of Iran has not instantly replied to requests for remark.