But less than a year later, in March 1336, following the discovery of a coup plot against the Shah, he was arrested and dismissed from the army after a trial and three years in prison. Although he was accused of meddling in political affairs, and the Pahlavi propaganda apparatus strictly avoided mentioning the coup in the army. After his release, he openly increased his relations with figures opposed to the Pahlavi regime, such as Seyyed Mohammad Hadi Milani and Taleghani. During the events of June 15, 1342, he was arrested again and spent three years in Ghazal Hesar and Qasr prisons. After his release, SAVAK heavily monitored his activities and severely limited his communications.
