Abdolhamid Rigi

Abdolhamid Rigi (Persian: عبدالحمید ریگی) (also spelt Abdul-hamid Rigi or Abdulhamid Rigi) (c. 1979 – May 24, 2010) was the elder brother of the detained leader of Jundallah, Abdolmalek Rigi. Like his brother, he was a member of the militant Sunni Islamist organization, which is widely recognized as a terrorist group, including by Iran and four other countries.

Abdolhamid Rigi
Nickname(s)Rigi
Born1979
Sistan & Balochistan, Iran
DiedMay 24, 2010 (aged 31)
Zahedan, Sistan & Balochistan, Iran
AllegianceJundallah (Soldier of God)
Years of service1998–2005
RankBrother of Commander-in-chief
Battles/warsBalochistan conflict

He was executed by hanging in prison on May 24, 2010.

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