Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); January 22, 2024: Hassan Gorgij, a Baluch man on death row for murder, was executed in Zahedan Central Prison.
According to Haal Vsh, a Baluch man was executed in Zahedan Central Prison on 20 January. His identity has been established as 23-year-old Hassan Gorgij who was sentenced to qisas (retribution-in-kind) for murder.
He was arrested for murder around three years ago.
At the time of writing, his execution has not been reported by domestic media or officials in Iran.
Those charged with the umbrella term of “intentional murder” are sentenced to qisas (retribution-in-kind) regardless of intent or circumstances due to a lack of grading in law. Once a defendant has been convicted, as the plaintiffs, the victim’s family are required to choose between death as retribution, diya (blood money) or forgiveness.