Kian Negahdar, a civil and cultural activist from Ilam and an employee of the Dehloran Petrochemical Company, remains in an uncertain legal situation and is being held in Ilam Prison without due legal process 17 days after his arrest.
According to Kolbarnews, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, Kian Negahdar was arrested by security forces during a violent raid on his private residence. After his arrest, he was first transferred to Dareh Shahr Prison and then moved to Ilam Prison.
According to received information, this citizen has so far been denied access to a lawyer as well as family visits, and the legal status of his case remains unclear.
As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges brought against this citizen.
