Iranian student bravely defies Islamic regime by stripping off in protest over hijab
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A female Iranian student has been arrested after stripping to her underwear in protest against Tehran's strict dress code at Islamic Azad University.
The incident, captured on social media, shows the unidentified woman sitting and walking outside the university in her underwear before being surrounded by security forces.
Conflicting reports have emerged about the circumstances leading to her protest.
Some sources claim she was harassed for wearing an "improper hijab", while others suggest she had worn "inappropriate clothes" in class.
Iranian student bravely defies Islamic regime by stripping off in protest over hijab
The student's arrest has sparked controversy over her treatment.
The young woman was reportedly beaten during her arrest.
However, Tehran-linked outlets denied reports of aggressive behaviour by security guards.
Amir Mahjob, a university spokesman, stated that "at the police station, it was found that she was under severe mental pressure and had a mental disorder".
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:But activists have insisted that the student's actions were a deliberate protest.
Masih Alinejad, a prominent Iranian activist, claimed that the student "was harassed by her university's morality police over her improper hijab [and] didn't back down".
Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of the student.
The rights group shared video footage of the incident and urged authorities to protect her from torture and other ill-treatment.
"Pending her release, authorities must protect her from torture and other ill-treatment and ensure access to family and lawyer," Amnesty International stated.
The organisation also demanded an investigation into the allegations of mistreatment.
Amnesty International added: "Allegations of beatings and sexual violence against her during arrest need independent and impartial investigations. Those responsible must held to account."
This incident occurred against a backdrop of ongoing tensions surrounding women's rights and dress code enforcement in Iran.
In 2022, the country witnessed near-nationwide protests following the death of Mahsa Amini, a young Iranian Kurdish woman who died in custody after being arrested for an alleged breach of the dress code.
The protests, which saw women removing and burning their headscarves, were violently suppressed by security forces.
More than 500 people died and thousands were arrested during the unrest.
Iran's mandatory dress code, which requires women to cover their heads and wear loose-fitting clothes in public, remains a contentious issue.
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