Mehrshad Shahidinejad Monfared

Mehrshad, 19, was an aspiring chef. He was a champion youth in gymnastics and swimming. He had also won medals in mountain bike racing, volleyball, climbing, and bodybuilding. He was so passionate and full of life. He loved dancing, singing, and working out. And when it came to cooking, he was a genuine artist. On 28 October 2022, he was killed by the Islamic regime`s security agents, who brutally beat him in the head with batons. This happened on the same day as Mahsa Amini`s `Cheholm` (mourning gathering). “Seven agents attacked him with shockers and batons, beating him to death,” said witnesses. The security officials took his body and claimed he lost his life due to cardiac arrest. “His body was covered by bruises,” an informed source said and added, “the marks on his head were clearly visible and his eyes badly looked dried up because of tear gas.” Mehrshad's family has been threatened not to speak out about his death. “We won’t be silent if they accuse my son of anything,” his mother told addressing the repression forces. “My son was protesting and lost his life for freedom,” She added.