In a ruling that turns us back many years, a court proceeded to the court Iran for two men who made theft.
Authorities proceeded to amputation of two men who had been convicted of many thefts and other crimes in Isfahan province, in central Iran, a sentence that is rarely required, but provided by the Iranian Criminal Code, according to judicial authorities.
The verdicts against the two men, who were not named, were implemented after the Supreme Court confirmed the penalties, as reported by the Iranian Mizan Online Agency, which is affiliated with the judicial authorities of the country.
“The penalty of hand amputation for the two professional thieves, who were convicted of many cases”, thefts and “crimes such as vandalism and intended physical harm, was executed,” Mizan said, citing Assadolah Jafari.
Non -governmental human rights organizations have repeatedly condemned the execution of Iranian amputations in Iran, which include cutting four fingers of the right hand. Mizan did not clarify if the two men were amputated in this way.
“The case followed all the legal proceedings through the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal,” Jafari said.
He said that justice would continue to maintain a strong stance on actions that threaten public security.
Earlier this month, Iranian police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said the “vigorous and legal response to thieves and thieves, including stealing bags and cell phones, remains a priority” to the authorities.
Amputations are rare, but not unprecedented in Iran, where the Islamic Criminal Code allows for corporal punishments for specific crimes.