Policeman Killed in Terrorist Attack by Jaish al-Adl in Iran
WANA (Aug 16) – Late Friday night, members of the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl carried out an armed assault on a police patrol vehicle in Iranshahr, Sistan and Baluchestan Province. The attack resulted in the death of police officer Ramin Sadeghi and the injury of another officer.
The militant group publicly claimed responsibility for the attack in an online statement, describing it as part of its operations against Iranian security forces.
The Sistan and Baluchestan Police Information Center confirmed the incident in a Saturday statement, noting that the clash occurred in Shahid Aminifard Square, where the attackers fled the scene after sustaining injuries.
Local officials strongly condemned the assault and reaffirmed their determination to continue fighting terrorist groups and safeguarding public security.
Iranshahr, located 337 kilometers from the provincial capital Zahedan, has been the scene of repeated attacks by Jaish al-Adl.
About Jaish al-Adl
Jaish al-Adl (“Army of Justice”) is a militant Sunni extremist group active mainly in southeastern Iran, particularly in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
The group emerged after the downfall of Jundallah, another extremist faction once led by Abdolmalek Rigi. Jaish al-Adl is currently led by Salahuddin Farooqi, a former Jundallah member from Rask.
The group has repeatedly carried out armed and suicide attacks targeting Iranian military and civilian personnel, causing dozens of casualties.
Many of its members are believed to operate across the border in Pakistan, where they organize and strengthen their capabilities before launching operations inside Iran.
