Salam Aref Khanlari, a resident of Darreh Shahr in Ilam Province, was arrested by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant and transferred to an unknown location.
According to Kolbarnews, on Monday, January 6, 2026, Salam Aref Khanlari was arbitrarily arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location. Several days after his arrest, no precise information has been provided by the security or judicial authorities of the Islamic Republic regarding the reason for his arrest, possible charges, place of detention, or physical condition.
Efforts by the family and relatives of Salam Aref Khanlari to obtain information about his situation have so far been unsuccessful, increasing concerns about his health and fate.
