Mojtaba Jamal Sirat Dies Under Torture at Yasuj Criminal Investigation Department

Breathing in Confinement, Thursday, 22 October 2026: A resident of Yasuj who had previously been arrested on theft charges has reportedly died as a result of torture at the Yasuj Criminal Investigation Department.

According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of Prisoners’ Rights in Iran, a detainee died at the Yasuj Criminal Investigation Department on Tuesday, 20 October. The detainee has been identified by Breathing in Confinement as Mojtaba Jamal Sirat.

According to information received, Mojtaba Jamal Sirat, a resident of Yasuj, was arrested approximately one year ago on theft charges. During his detention, he was reportedly subjected to pressure and torture at the Yasuj Criminal Investigation Department in an attempt to extract a forced confession.

An informed source told Breathing in Confinement that Mojtaba Jamal Sirat had repeatedly been subjected to torture solely on the basis of the officers’ suspicions, despite, according to the source, having no knowledge of the alleged offence. The source emphasised that the pressure and torture inflicted on him ultimately led to his death.

According to the report, Mojtaba Jamal Sirat’s body was scheduled to be taken to Sharafabad Cemetery for a funeral procession and burial on the afternoon of Thursday, 22 October.

Mojtaba Jamal Sirat’s death at the Yasuj Criminal Investigation Department occurred amid reports that he had been subjected to torture in an attempt to extract a forced confession. His death in custody once again highlights the consequences of violations of detainees’ rights and the use of torture to obtain forced confessions.