Sajjad Ghaleh-Ghavand, the young man who remained in Golshahr

Death Sajjad Ghalehghond 27 years old in Iran Karaj Golshahr

Written by: Narina

Sajjad Ghaleh-Ghavand, 27 years old, lost his life on the night of 8 January (18 Dey) in Golshahr after being shot directly in the forehead. That night, like many other young people, he was present among the popular protests. A bullet fired from the weapon of government forces struck his forehead directly, ending his life in an instant. Sajjad had lost his mother years ago. This great loss had confronted him with a heavy burden at a young age. He had come to terms with this grief and tried to carry out the responsibilities on his shoulders to the best of his ability in his daily life. They did not allow his body to be buried in Karaj; instead, overnight, under conditions fraught with restrictions and security pressure, he was transferred to his father's hometown of Khorramdasht and laid to rest. This nocturnal burial, devoid of a large public gathering and held under a suffocating atmosphere, demonstrated the government's attempt to control even the final chapter of his life. Sajjad was a young man who made his own way amidst life's hardships. He had grown up in Golshahr and shared a close bond with the local people. His death dealt a heavy blow to his family and friends. He was a…

خرمدشت · سجاد قلعه قوند · کرج · گلشهر

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