Self-immolation attempt by a worker at the Tehran Metro Operation Company
On Tuesday, November 15, an employee of the Tehran and Suburbs Metro Operation Company attempted to self-immolate at his workplace in protest of the failure to address his demands, but was ultimately prevented from doing so by the intervention of his colleagues.
According to HRANA news agency, citing Borna, today, Tuesday, November 15, 2021, an employee of the Tehran and Suburbs Metro Operation Company committed self-immolation.
According to the report, the action of this citizen, who is said to be the son of a victim of the Iran-Iraq war, took place during a meeting between the CEO of the Metro Operating Company and the company's employees.
The citizen's motive for this action was to protest the failure of the company's officials to address his claims over the past few years.
Ultimately, with the intervention of other employees of the company, the citizen's protest action, which was intended to end his life by pouring gasoline on himself, was prevented.
The report does not mention the identity of this citizen.
Source: HRANA
