Thieves Lose Hand Each In Iran (Press, 1 May 1985)
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Summary: Thieves Lose Hand Each In Iran (Press, 1 May 1985)
In Tehran, five thieves have been punished with the amputation of one hand each as part of Iran's implementation of Islamic law. This severe punishment follows a judicial announcement made by Mortaza Moqtadaei, a spokesman for the supreme judicial council, detailing judicial actions over the nine months leading to January 1985. During this time, 160 individuals were flogged for various offenses including fornication, while one man received a death sentence for sodomy. Iran has been gradually extending the application of Islamic law since it was introduced two years prior. Notably, the country has recently revealed the use of an electric guillotine specifically designed for the amputation of thieves' hands. Furthermore, the judicial report highlighted that under the principle of “qessass”—a law rooted in the concept of retributive justice—19 murderers were executed. However, in 51 cases, the families of the victims opted for financial compensation, known as “blood money,” instead of demanding the death penalty. In addition to the punishment of thieves, two individuals involved in adultery were sentenced to death by stoning, underscoring the strict penal approach being enforced in Iran under the current judicial system.
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