Death of a Prisoner in Babol Prison Amid Lack of Care and Psychological Pressure

2 December 2025
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A prisoner identified as Omid Jahani, from Bahnamir in Babolsar, died on Saturday, November 29, 2025, inside Babol Prison. According to reports, Jahani—who was held on ordinary criminal charges—had long been experiencing severe psychological pressure and harsh prison conditions.
A prisoner identified as Omid Jahani, from Bahnamir in Babolsar, died on Saturday, November 29, 2025, inside Babol Prison. According to reports, Jahani—who was held on ordinary criminal charges—had long been experiencing severe psychological pressure and harsh prison conditions.

Sources say that the absence of proper support services, mental-health assistance, and essential medical care contributed significantly to the deterioration of his condition. During a serious mental-health crisis, he did not receive timely and adequate intervention, which ultimately led to his death.