Iranian soldiers plant landmines and fire on Afghan migrants as if at war with Israel: Report
Reports indicate that the Iranian government has laid landmines along the route commonly used by Afghan migrants in the Kulgan area of Saravan.
According to an insider, Iranian officials not only fired upon the migrants with extreme brutality but also caused fatalities as landmine explosions killed several during their attempt to cross the border.
The source described the intensity of the shooting, comparing it to “a war between Iran and Israel.”
According to the information received, most of the migrants were from the provinces of Badghis and Ghor. They were attempting to travel from Nimroz to Pakistan and then to Iran.
The website “Hal Vash,” which covers news in Sistan and Baluchestan, was the first to break the story. Hal Vash reported that Iranian border forces opened fire on Afghan migrants on the evening of Sunday, October 13.
On Tuesday, Hal Vash, citing videos, images, and witness claims, reported that out of 300 Afghan migrants, about 60 to 70 survived, while the rest were either killed or injured.
Reports indicate that a group of over 300 migrants, guided by smugglers, was travelling from Kulgon to Saravan in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan provinces.
“The government has mined this route. It wasn’t mined before. Some were killed in the explosions, and Iranian officials shot those who survived,” according to the report.
The source added that when the border officials realized they had attacked civilians, they left the area. Many of the injured and survivors fled to the Mashkel area in Pakistan. Several bodies were left in Iranian territory.
Although the exact number of casualties is unknown, an eyewitness stated, “We were ambushed at the Kulgon border. There were 300 people, and around 270 to 280 were killed. Maybe 50 to 60 survived.”
The eyewitness also mentioned losing 10 to 11 friends in the incident.
The Iranian government denied the shooting and killing of Afghan migrants, while the Taliban stated that they are investigating the incident.
The tragic event highlights the perilous journeys undertaken by Afghan migrants and the dangerous conditions they face at the hands of border authorities.
This incident underscores the urgent need for international attention to the migrant crisis and the safety of those fleeing conflict zones. The conflicting narratives from different parties demand a thorough and transparent investigation to ensure justice for the victims.
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