An Iranian "modesty patrol" vehicle stopped girls in the city of Qom, detaining them for allegedly violating the mandatory hijab law, according to an Iranian the source. The patrol is part of the regime's enforcement of dress-code rules.
An Iranian the source reported on Monday evening that a vehicle belonging to the "modesty patrols" (Gasht-e Ershad) stopped and detained girls in the city of Qom for allegedly violating the mandatory hijab law. The patrols, which enforce the regime's strict Islamic dress code, have returned to active duty after a period of reduced enforcement following the 2022 protests. The Zioneer previously reported on the judiciary closing a Tehran café for modesty violations, indicating a renewed enforcement push, but this event marks a direct street-level patrol action. No details on the number of girls detained or their current status are available.
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