Iran executed a man publicly in Bukan city for raping and killing a young girl
In a move that stirred attention across Iran, authorities publicly executed a man on Saturday morning in Bukan, northwest Iran, over the rape and murder of a young girl. The decision to hold the execution in public was made following a formal request by the victim’s family, who closely followed the trial from the beginning.
According to Justice Chief Naser Atabati, the emotional weight of the case influenced both the legal system and the wider population.
“The public nature of this ruling was not only based on legal grounds but also reflected the emotional response from the victim’s family and the society at large,” Atabati said via Mizan Online.
The unnamed convict had been sentenced to death in March, and the verdict was later upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court.
Though not a daily occurrence, Iran does permit public executions for crimes the government considers extreme, especially rape, murder, and crimes involving children.
Iran is second only to China in global execution rankings, as reported by groups like Amnesty International.
Human rights bodies have repeatedly condemned the practice, saying such punishments raise questions about due process, psychological impact on the public, and human dignity.
