Elements behind shooting in Saravan arrested

January 19, 2024 - 22:23

TEHRAN- The police force of Sistan and Baluchestan province has apprehended the individuals responsible for the recent shooting incident at a police headquarters in Saravan.

Brigadier General Doost Ali Jalilian, commander of the provincial police force, confirmed the arrests and stated that during the operation, four individuals were taken into custody and two Colt and one Kalashnikov firearms were seized.

General Jalilian emphasized that the police are committed to maintaining public order and safety and will not tolerate any disturbance or disruption of peace. 

He assured the public that the police will continue to take decisive action against any individuals or groups that pose a threat to the security of the community.

Earlier in January, Iranian security forces apprehended and neutralized a key member of terrorist groups in a successful operation conducted in the southeastern city of Bampur.    

The operation resulted in a confrontation with the armed terrorist element, leading to his elimination. The apprehended individual was identified as Mullah Akram Naroi, who was directly involved in the recent terrorist attack on the Rask police headquarters.

The brutal assault on the police outpost in southeast Iran claimed the lives of 11 police officers and left at least six others injured.

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