Culprits behind killing of Jalleh identified: intelligence minister

February 24, 2011 - 0:0

TEHRAN – Security forces have identified people behind the killing of Sane’ Jalleh during the unrest on February 14, Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi said on Wednesday, according to the Fars News Agency.

According to witnesses, Jalleh, and another victim, Mohammad Mokhtari, along with two other people were shot by rioters during the unrest. Jalleh succumbed to his injuries on the same day, and Mokhtari died on February 15.
“People, who had a hand in this incident, have been indentified and necessary measures have been taken,” Moslehi told reporters.
He said the suspects had chosen their targets beforehand and preplanned the killing.
Commenting on the unrest, he said some counter-revolutionary elements also participated in the protests.
Funeral processions for martyrs Jalleh and Mokhtari were held in Tehran on February 16