Houman Jalil, a 22-year-old professional doctorate student at Chamran University of Ahwaz, was arrested on January 18 in the Hayy al-Khalidiyah (Kianpars) district of Ahwaz by Iranian security forces.
According to reports, the arrest was carried out with physical violence, and Houman Jalil was beaten by security forces at the time of his detention. He is identified as the cousin of Kourosh Jalil, a former political prisoner.
Sources indicate that following his arrest, he was transferred to Sheiban Prison in Ahwaz, where he remains detained as of the time of this report. No official information has been released regarding the legal basis for his arrest, his current legal status, or any charges brought against him.
