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Mahsa Amini didn't die as result of blows to body – Iranian coroner

Supreme Desk
7 Oct 2022 8:21 PM IST
Mahsa Amini didnt die as result of blows to body – Iranian coroner
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According to the report, she fell while in custody due to "underlying diseases. She suffered severe hypoxia and brain damage as a result of ineffective cardio-respiratory resuscitation in the first critical minutes.

An Iranian coroner's report into the death of Mahsa Amini stated that she did not die due to blows to the head and limbs but from multiple organ failure caused by cerebral hypoxia.

The official news agency IRNA reported on Friday that the death of 22-year-old Amini while in the custody of Iran's morality police has ignited more than two weeks of nationwide protests.

Her father has said she suffered bruises to her legs and has held the police responsible for her death.

The coroner's report said her death was "not caused by a blow to the head and limbs".

It was stated whether she had suffered any injuries. The report stated she fell while in custody due to "underlying diseases".

"Due to the ineffective cardio-respiratory resuscitation in the first critical minutes, she suffered severe hypoxia and as a result brain damage.'

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