According to reports received by Hana Human Rights Organization, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, Sahand Nikkhah, a 16-year-old student in the mathematics and physics track from illam, was temporarily released upon posting bail pending the completion of judicial proceedings, after 23 days in detention by security forces.
According to the information received, during the first 18 days of his detention, Nikkhah was interrogated at a security detention facility operated by the Intelligence Department. He was subsequently transferred to illam Central Prison.
Sahand Nikkhah was arrested on Friday, October 16, 2026, by Intelligence Department forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant and transferred to an undisclosed location.
It should be noted that, as of the time of publication, no information had been released regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges brought against the minor. Security and judicial authorities have also provided no explanation in this regard.