Honor-motivated murder of a young woman by her husband in Babolsar

A young woman in Babolsar was stabbed to death by her husband in an honor killing. The suspect has been arrested and further investigations are ongoing. Iranian law includes provisions to exempt those who commit “honor killings” from severe punishment.

According to HRANA news agency, citing Rokna, a 30-year-old woman was murdered in Babolsar in an honor killing.

According to this report, this woman was recently chased by her husband on suspicion of having an affair with another man, and was eventually stabbed four times in the neck and head by him in the apartment parking lot, and died due to the severity of her injuries.

During the conflict, the defendant also stabbed a man who had entered the parking lot with his wife.

Following a report to the police, the suspect was identified and arrested. Further investigation is ongoing.

Honor crimes or honor killings refer to the violence and often murder of women in a family by their male relatives.

These women are punished for “disgracing the honor of their family.” This dishonor can include a variety of things, including refusing to marry, being the victim of rape, being divorced (even from an unworthy husband), having sex with the opposite sex, or committing adultery. For someone to be a victim of honor crimes, it is enough to be perceived as having brought dishonor upon the family.

Iranian law includes provisions to exempt individuals who commit "honor killings" from severe punishment.

Source: HRANA