Farhang Shekhala executed on “premeditated murder” charge in Sanandaj

Hengaw – Saturday, May 30, 2026

Iranian authorities have executed Farhang Shekhala, a prisoner from Sanandaj (Sine), at the city’s Central Prison after he was sentenced to death on a “premeditated murder” charge.

Information received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights indicates that the execution was carried out in the early hours of Monday, May 25, 2026. Shekhala had been sentenced to qisas (retribution-in-kind) by the Iranian judiciary.

Informed sources told Hengaw that Shekhala, a resident of Sanandaj, was arrested by government forces four years ago in connection with the case that ultimately led to his death sentence.

Iranian state media and official judiciary outlets have not publicly announced the execution.