Iran General NewsTehran police chief resigns

Tehran police chief resigns

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Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 10 – Tehran’s chief of police is stepping down from his post, state media reported on Tuesday. Iran Focus

Tehran, Iran, Oct. 10 – Tehran’s chief of police is stepping down from his post, state media reported on Tuesday.

Brigadier General Morteza Talai is leaving his command of the State Security Forces in Greater Tehran in order to stand for office in the December 15 municipal elections.

He headed the SSF for seven years during which time he gained notoriety for his role in cracking down on numerous student-led anti-government protests and enforcing plans to root out dissent in society.

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