Murder in Bijar, 1317 AH, Arrest of Suspects in Kermanshah, and Their Transfer to Tehran

The collection and publication of scattered documents related to the Qajar era have helped us open a small window into the behind-the-scenes politics of that period. The case involves the murder of a young man in the second half of 1317 AH in a narrow alley leading to the Jameh Mosque of Bijar, where he was shot. The victim was connected on one side to the Amir Nezam Garusi family and on the other to a ruling family in Bijar. This familial connection between the two families soured a few years later due to the death of the bride, who was the daughter of Amir Nezam Garusi. Amir Nezam Garusi believed that Haji Amir Tuman had poisoned his daughter. Gradually, the conflict spread within the family, and the son demanded his mother's dowry from his father. The matter escalated to court, intensifying the conflict between father and son, ultimately leading to the murder of the son by one of the headmen of Bijar near his home. Although it was clear to the central judiciary that the headman was the killer, it is unlikely that he was executed despite the efforts of the victim's sister and wife. This case must have incurred significant expenses for the government.
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