Verdict in the Case of Abolfazl Adinehzadeh
The below document concerns the case of Abolfazl Adinehzadeh.
Case classification no: 140125920004824923
Branch: First Investigation Branch, Military Prosecutor’s Office of Khorasan Razavi Province
Final Decision No: 140225390009733671
Defendant:
Military or law enforcement officials
Address: Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran
Charge:
murder resulting from a violation of firearm discharge regulations by military personnel during active duty or on assignment (unauthorized shooting resulting in the death of Abolfazl Adinezadeh).
In the name of God,
To: The Honorable Head of the Military Prosecutor’s Office of Khorasan Razavi Province
Date of Non-Prosecution Order: November 4, 2023
Plaintiffs:
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Civilian: Ali Adinehzadeh, son of Hossein, born in 1970, national ID number (illegible), married, with no criminal record, Shia, Iranian, [illegible], represented by attorney Mr. Khosro Ali Kordi.
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Civilian: Seyyed Goldasteh Hosseini Jahanabad, daughter of Seyyed Najm al-Din; born in 1972; national ID number (illegible); Shi'a; Iranian; married; with no criminal record; resident of Mashhad.
Defendant’s Information:
Military or law enforcement personnel (identity not specified).
Charge: Unauthorized firearm discharge resulting in the death of Abolfazl Adinezadeh.
Case Summary:
According to the statements recorded on pages 81 to 83, the plaintiffs stated:
"Our son, Abolfazl Adinezadeh, was fatally shot on October 8, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m. near Mellat Park and the Ferdowsi University underpass in Mashhad. He died from a shotgun pellet wound. We therefore file a complaint against the military and law enforcement personnel assigned to the area and request a legal investigation."
Ms. Mahdieh Parsa'ian, a witness, stated on page 14:
"I was walking through the Mellat Park underpass on Vakilabad Boulevard when I noticed a young boy, about fifteen or sixteen years old, lying on the ground. People had gathered around him. I told them, 'Lift his legs.' A man responded, 'The police are asking people to leave the area and not gather. Several people supported the boy under his arms and tried to lift him up. As we helped him up, he suddenly collapsed again. With the help of bystanders, we carried him to Mellat Park and laid him on the grass. The boy appeared to be completely unresponsive. He had a few visible wounds on his side, but there was no significant bleeding. People around us said he had been hit by shotgun pellets. We placed him in a passing vehicle and drove him to the hospital.
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Final Decision No. 140225390009733671.
Date of Issuance: November 4, 2023
Case File No: 140125920004824923
Branch File Archive No.: 0200057
Branch: First Investigation Branch, Military Prosecutor's Office of Khorasan Razavi Province
Final Decision of the Prosecutor’s Office:
According to pages 95 through 101, the Commander of the Law Enforcement Forces of Khorasan Razavi Province stated the following:
"Some personnel of this unit were equipped with shotguns on the day of the incident; however, none of them discharged their weapons." Furthermore, according to page 106, the senior intelligence unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Khorasan Razavi Province declared: "None of the IRGC officials present at the scene were armed with shotguns."
Prosecutor’s Decision:
Since no definitive or conclusive evidence proving the use of a shotgun by military or law enforcement officials has been obtained, the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence. Therefore, pursuant to Article 265 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, I believe that the prosecution should be dropped. The complainants or their legal counsel may appeal the decision within ten days of official notification before the Military Court of Khorasan Razavi Province. Furthermore, in accordance with Article 85 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the complainants will be advised to seek compensation (diyah) from public funds through the Public Court.
Gholamhossein Alvandi, Investigating Judge
First Branch of the Military Prosecutor’s Office of Khorasan Razavi Province
[Signature of the Issuing Authority]
Certified True Copy
Address: Mashhad, Adl Khomeini Square, End of Fayyazbakhsh Street
Armed Forces Judicial Organization of Khorasan Razavi Province