People hold funeral for Iranian policeman murdered in Shiraz

People hold a huge funeral for a policeman killed in the line of duty in the Iranian city of Shiraz.

The funeral was held after the Friday prayers.

Colonel Ali Akbar Ranjbar was injured during a confrontation with a group of hooligans in Shiraz.

He later succumbed to his wound inflicted with a sword. A soldier was also injured in the clash.

The soldier’s injury is not life-threatening.

The suspect behind the policeman’s murder has been arrested. Authorities say he will soon be put on trial.

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