Ali Mousavi's cadaver removed from hospital

MirHosein Mousavi and Ali Mousavi

Shortly after Parleman News reported the disappearance of the remains of Ali Mousavi, nephew of opposition leader, MirHosein Mousavi, State news agency IRNA reported that his body has been held for "investigations.".

Ali Mousavi was killed yesterday from a gunshot wound in Tehran and police has described his death as “suspicious.”

His cousin, Reza Mousavi, informed Parleman news today that “my brother’s body was removed from Ebn Sina Hospital and however we search for him, no one wants to take responsibility.” He added that the family cannot hold a funeral without the body.

There have been several different reports regarding Ali Mousavi’s death. Some media outlets have reported that he was killed by a direct gunshot from the police. However, the police maintain that they did not use any guns on this day.

Hardline media such as Keyhan newspaper and Fars claim that he was “marked” by the People’s Mojahedin Organization and therefore, insinuate that the opposition organization is responsible for Ali Mousavi’s death.

The demonstrations of election protesters for Ashura Day, yesterday became rife with violence as police attacked protesters.

Yesterday police confirmed the death of five people in the unrest. Today Press TV reported that at least eight people were killed in yesterday’s turmoil.