Additional people charged in connection with altercation outside Calgary place of worship

The shoulder patch of a Calgary Police Service officer is pictured on July 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Calgary police have charged three more people in connection with an altercation outside a place of worship earlier this year.

There are now a total of four individuals charged.

A religious event was held at the place of worship, located in the 400 block of Meridian Road S.E., on the evening of Feb. 7.

Around a dozen protesters arrived during the religious event.

Police believe “people associated with the centre then exited the building and verbally threatened the protesters.”

It is believed “another man driving an SUV steered toward the group of protesters, striking one person who sustained minor injuries.”

In April, 49-year-old Payman Esmaeili was charged with assault with a weapon.

Friday, police said they now believe “members of the protesting group assaulted an attendee of the event who was filming the protesters, attempting to capture their identities.”

As a result, 38-year-old Bahareh Zare Bahari and 46-year-old Hamed Rahafrouz have been charged with assault.

And police said 33-year-old Mohammad Daryaei has been charged, by way of warrant, with uttering threats.

Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.