In a desperate plea for justice, Hadi Rostami, a prisoner in Ilam, has reached out to human rights organisations and the UN, imploring them to intervene and prevent the execution of his chilling amputation sentence. Suffering for years under the weight of accusations related to theft, Rostami maintains his innocence and highlights the torment endured during his detention, where he was coerced into signing blank documents amidst severe torture.
Rostami’s grim situation unfolds alongside two co-defendants, Mehdi Shahivand and Mehdi Sharafian, all sentenced to lose four fingers from their right hands unless they can grasp consent from alleged plaintiffs within 30 days. The prisoners received this dire ultimatum from Deputy Prosecutor Nouri at the Orumiyeh Central Prison, after which Rostami penned his heart-wrenching letter, showcasing the unbearable pressure to succumb to demands for exorbitant compensation that they cannot afford.
In his poignant correspondence, Rostami articulates the absurdity of requiring consent from individuals he has never wronged, while challenging the essence of justice under such dire circumstances. His call for intervention resonates deeply, echoing the alarming trend of punitive measures for theft that’s been haunting Orumiyeh since a similar amputation occurred in October 2024.
The troubling history of these sentences looms over Rostami and his co-defendants, who were arrested in 2015 and faced a joint trial that culminated in a callous verdict upheld by the Supreme Court in 2020. Currently, a shadow hangs over at least five other inmates in Orumiyeh Central Prison, each facing the grim spectre of finger amputations for theft, as tragic tales of suffering continue to unfold within the prison’s grim walls.
Hadi Rostami, a prisoner from Ilam, has written to human rights organisations and the UN seeking intervention against his imminent amputation sentence linked to theft. Convicted alongside two others, their case highlights a troubled justice system, marked by torture and unheard pleas of innocence. With a consent fee out of reach and recent similar cases looming, the urgency for international action increases to halt this inhumane punishment.
Hadi Rostami’s urgent appeal highlights the horrific reality of amputation sentences in Iran for alleged theft, as he and his co-defendants face potential torture under the guise of justice. Their plight calls for immediate intervention from global human rights organisations and the UN, showcasing the dire consequences of a system that prioritizes punitive measures over genuine justice. As this grim narrative unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the need for accountability and compassion within judicial processes.
Original Source: kurdistanhumanrights.org
