Iranian Authorities Installing Cameras in Public Places: Reason Revealed

On Saturday, the police of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced that authorities are installing cameras in public places and streets to identify and punish women who do not wear a hijab. This move aims to deter violations of traditional dress codes. This was reported by Reuters.

“Upon discovery, offenders will receive a 'warning message',” stated the police announcement. Following the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini, who died in custody of the morality police in September, the number of women refusing to wear the hijab has been steadily increasing.

It is worth noting that the 22-year-old Amini was arrested for violating hijab regulations. Nevertheless, even under the risk of arrest, many women are breaching hijab rules in shopping centers, restaurants, shops, and streets across the Islamic country. Videos of 'rebellious' women have flooded social media.

In today’s announcement, the Iranian police called upon owners of public venues to seriously monitor compliance with public norms. Furthermore, the police urged the public to oppose women who do not wear the hijab.

According to Iran's Islamic Sharia law established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, women are required to cover their hair and wear long, loose-fitting clothing to obscure their figures.