Afghan Migrant Dies In Shooting By Iranian Security Forces, Says Rights Group

The human rights organisation Haalvsh reported that Iranian security forces opened fire on a vehicle carrying Afghan migrants in a village in Sistan and Baluchestan. The organisation stated that one person was killed by a gunshot to the head, and three others were injured.

Haalvsh released a video confirming the incident took place on Wednesday, March 12. The video showed that Iranian forces pursued a vehicle carrying Afghan migrants near the village of Shamsabad in Bampur district.

The organisation has not provided further details about the identities of those involved. Local sources said the deceased person died before an ambulance arrived. The three other migrants were transferred to a hospital for treatment.

In the video shared by Haalvsh, a person is seen lying in the trunk of a vehicle with blood flowing from them. The footage suggests the victim was around 20 years old.

One day after the incident, Iranian authorities and the Taliban have not issued any official response.