The report identified the deceased as Moslem Isapour, a Kurd (son of “Haj Mohammad” from Masteka village), Ardalan Hatami, a Kurd (son of “Khalil” from Qasr-e Yek village) and Peyman Qane, an Azeri from Taze Shahr.
They were all hanged at the town square. Prior to their execution, they were imprisoned in Salmas prison.
People and passersby watching the scene reacted angrily against the regime, according to these reports, chanting, “death to the dictator.” Security forces had to intervene to disperse the crowds.