Iran holds 10 policemen in jail abuse case

Iran holds 10 policemen in jail abuse case: "

TEHRAN, Sept 30 — Iran has so far detained ten policemen who worked at a jail where protesters were held and mistreated after a disputed election in June, a semi-official news agency reported today.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in July ordered the closure of Kahrizak detention centre south of Tehran, following reports of abuse of people who were arrested in street unrest that followed the presidential poll.

At least three people died in custody there and widespread anger erupted as news spread of conditions in the jail. The authorities said in August the head of Kahrizak had been jailed, as well as three policemen who beat detainees.

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