Police Chief Brigadier General Esmaeel Ahmadi-Moghaddam lashed out at those who criticized the initiative to confront women not observing hijab or the Islamic dress code. Speaking in the first annual conference of provincial directors of Police Anti-Social Corruption Department, Ahmadi-Moqaddam added that these criticisms are politically motivated, IRNA reported.
"Those who oppose our plan are seeking votes and popularity [as the Majlis elections are scheduled for winter], but their position will be undermined," he said, adding that the police is responsible for ensuring moral security in society. He called on his critics, who talk of cultural measures for promoting hijab, to take cultural steps in this regard. Referring to "familial security" as the people's top concern, Ahmadi-Moqaddam said ensuring moral security is a legal obligation, as the cultural assault of the enemy poses a "threat against national security".
The top police official said women who wear short, provocative and revealing clothes as well as thick make-up and reveal their hair will be confronted. "We aim to create safe conditions for women by confronting those who create insecurity in public places," he said. Ahmadi-Moqaddam added that one million women were notified about observing hijab properly last year, of whom 10,000 violators were sent to court. |