Fallen Hero Mehdi Najafloo; a hero who sacrificed his life to save others
Death Mehdi Najafloo 21 years old in Iran Tehran Nazi Abad
Written by: Anahita
Mehdi Najafloo was only 21 years old—a young man in Tehran who honorably strived to earn an honest living amidst the heavy burden of expenses. Working as a motorcycle courier on his bike, he made ends meet through hard work and toil. Like many of his generation, he suffered under tough economic and social conditions, yet he had not lost his hope for the future. With the publication of calls for 8 and 9 January (18 and 19 Dey), Mehdi, like many Iranians, took to the streets in the hope of a better life and a brighter future. That day in Nazi Abad, according to eyewitnesses, a massive crowd had gathered, and the atmosphere of the protests was charged with unprecedented tension. Shortly after, the forces of repression opened fire. In those perilous moments, instead of thinking only of saving himself, Mehdi tried to usher vulnerable women and young girls away from the area to save their lives. But right at that moment, he was struck by a bullet fired from atop one of the buildings in Nazi Abad. According to eyewitness accounts, the shot was aimed directly at his heart, ending the 21-year-old’s life right there on the spot. After Mehdi's death, his family endured dark and painful days.…
مهدی نجفلو · تهران · یافت آباد
