Police to ‘fight’ against Iranian women violating Islamic dress code
Iranian police morality control department have intensified
enforcement against women who have been violating the Islamic dress
code in Tehran during the last several days, ISNA news agency
reported.
The number of police men and women belonging to the "chastity
squads" increased significantly in the streets, parks, recreational
and shopping centers of the city.
"Chastity squads" detained women who were not wearing their
traditional hijab headscarf properly for questioning.
Previously, the police have prevented several women from entering a
concert in Tehran due to their "inappropriate clothing". The
incident resulted in some women being arrested, according to
ISNA.
Iran mandates that women cover their heads and wear loose coats to
hide their figure in observance of the "hijab." Every spring and
summer police forces step up their surveillance in Tehran's streets
arresting women who are deemed to be violating the dress code.
Those found dressing inappropriately may be warned or, if they are
repeat offenders, can spend the night in a police station and may
also be fined.
The authorities say they are "fighting morally corrupt people".
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