Iran arrests one linked to Hormuzgan suicide bombing that kills police officer

Iranian security forces arrested one involved in the martyrdom of a police commander in Iran’s Persian Gulf port city of Bandar Lengeh in Hormuzgan Province, a provincial official said.

News ID: 5657

Date: 29 December 2024 - 23:02

TABNAK, Dec 29: Head of Hormuzgan Province's Justice Department Mojtaba Ghahremani announced that judicial and intelligence forces are investigating a suicide bombing that led to the martyrdom of police intelligence officer Captain Mojtaba Shahidizadeh, the head of the city's police intelligence.

Such incidents will fail to undermine the will of the Iranian nation, the official further noted.

The terrorist attack, claimed by the terrorist group Ansar al-Furqan, targeted Captain Mojtaba Shahidizadeh, the head of the city's police intelligence, and his deputy, Captain Javad Chatr-Sahar.

According to Foad Moradzadeh, the Governor of Bandar Lengeh, the incident occurred near one of the police stations.

Moradzadeh noted that the injured were immediately transported to the hospital, but despite medical intervention, Captain Shahidizadeh tragically succumbed to his injuries.

The assailant approached the vehicle driven by Shahidizadeh and detonated an explosive device, resulting in a powerful explosion.

Shahidizadeh sustained severe injuries to his head, face, neck, and chest, and later passed away in the hospital.

His companion, Captain Chatr-Sahar, is currently undergoing surgery for injuries to his head and face.

Later on Sunday, Majid Qahramani, the judiciary chief of Hormozgan, confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the attack.

"Judicial and intelligence forces are currently interrogating and investigating this case," Qahramani stated.

He further emphasized that recent vigilance had prevented similar attacks, ensuring security in the province.

"The security forces are alert and ready, and such blind attacks will not weaken the resolve of the people or the officials," Qahramani added.

The Ansar al-Furqan terrorist group was established in 2013 and has been predominantly operating in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

The terror outfit attacked an oil pipeline in 2017, and carried out a suicide bombing In Chabahar the next year.