Najibeh Hassankhani
Age: 40
Burned alive: February 16, 2025
Residence: Rezvanshahr, Gilan
Perpetrator: Husband
Excuse: Family disputes
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, a 40-year-old woman identified as Najibeh Hassankhani was set on fire inside her car by her husband in Rezvanshahr. She succumbed to severe burns after being transferred to the hospital.
The perpetrator's motive for the crime has been officially stated as "family disputes." Reports indicate that the victim had recently filed for divorce. On the day of the murder, her husband lured her to the crime scene under the pretense of agreeing to the divorce, then trapped her inside her car and set it on fire.
On Sunday, February 16, 2025 (Bahman 28, 1403), a 40-year-old woman identified as Najibeh Hassankhani was set on fire inside her car by her husband in Rezvanshahr. She succumbed to severe burns after being transferred to the hospital.
The perpetrator's motive for the crime has… pic.twitter.com/L8mCiv8edQ— StopFemicideIran (@FemicideIran) March 2, 2025
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