WANA (Dec 25) – Iranian police have confirmed the assassination of Akramuddin Saree, the former police chief of Takhar province under the previous Afghan government, following an armed attack in the capital.
The Incident
According to reports, Saree was targeted in an armed attack after leaving his workplace on Vali Asr Street in Tehran. He was shot in the head and transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Follow-ups with the Tehran Police Department indicate that the assassination is confirmed, and investigations are currently underway to identify the perpetrators behind the murder.
Call for Professional Inquiry
In response to the news, Seyyed Rasool Mousavi, a former diplomat and ex-Director General of South Asian Affairs at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, called for the formation of a “professional and comprehensive investigation team.”
Writing on social media, Mousavi urged that the case should not be judged through “simplistic, one-dimensional, or rushed” perspectives based on media speculation. He emphasized the need for official, transparent reporting and suggested joint investigations with relevant authorities in Afghanistan.
Background
Saree had sought refuge in Iran after the collapse of the Afghan government to the Taliban. Sources familiar with the matter state that he had recently been serving as the head of an office handling complaints and coordination for former Afghan military personnel, advocating for their rights.
To date, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.