“Morality police” app blocked in Iran

An anonymous team of app developers has come up with a novel way for young Iranians to avoid the country’s Gasht-e-Ershad patrols or "morality police”.

A branch of the security forces, the patrols are aimed at ensuring that public behaviour conforms to the rules of Sharia law.

The app was blocked 24 hours after its launch.

Users can log on to the Gershad app and find out where the patrols of the so-called "morality” or "religious” police are located in the city.

By doing this, they help others avoid them.

(euronews.com)