Iran Security Agency interference of a Baha'i citizen
10 July 2017 22:16
Hengaw: The security forces of the Iranian government prevented the funeral of a Baha'i citizen in the city of Bukan.
According to reports received by Hengaw, the Iran security forces prevented the burial of "Noor al-Qurbanzad", a Baha'i citizen living in Bokan.
A source from the city tells Hengaw that the security forces forced the people gathered at Mr. al-Qurbanzad burial site to leave at once.
"Noor al-Qurbanzad" was originally from Miandoab relocated to Bokan after 1357 when the Baha'i community was persecuted by the Iran government for not converting to Islam.
The Kurdish opposition groups controled the city of Bokan at the time and the Bahai' community at such enjoyed their rights and was protected accordingly.
Mr. al-Qurbanzad, one of the most respected people of Bokan lived and worked in in the city ever since.
