Reports indicate that a police shooting at a fleeing truck carrying Afghans in Kerman left at least six dead and 18 injured. The local website 'Anar Press' reported that this truck was shot at by police on the Nogh-Anar road, resulting in the deaths of six Afghans. The website also mentioned that 18 injured passengers were transferred to hospitals in the cities of 'Anar' and 'Rafsanjan'. 'Anar Press' quoted eyewitnesses stating that 'several of the injured and deceased Afghans were seen in Anar hospital with gunshot wounds.' One passenger from the truck stated that 'the Afghans were being transported from Jiroft to Yazd' when they were targeted by police. The site 'Anar Ma' also reported that this truck 'carried a large number of illegal Afghan nationals' who ignored police stop signals and overturned during the chase. Alireza Pariyar, the social deputy of the Kerman police command, confirmed the police shooting of the truck in an interview with the local website 'Khane Kheshti'. Mr. Pariyar stated, 'The officers certainly suspected that a truck refusing to stop under any circumstances posed a security issue,' which is why they opened fire. According to this police official, officers aimed at the vehicle's tires and ultimately succeeded in stopping it. The city of 'Anar' in Kerman province is considered a transit area for Afghans. In recent months, there have been reports of police shootings at vehicles carrying Afghans on local websites. Local media have also reported numerous deaths of Afghans in road accidents in Iran, many of which are attributed to the high number of passengers in vehicles. Afghans have been migrating to Iran and many other European countries for years in hopes of a better life, with some losing their lives during this migration. In this context, 'over 900,000 Afghans' reside in Iran. Registration for Afghan children without legal residency documents in Iranian schools has begun, and 2,000 'illegal nationals' are expelled from Iran daily.
Six Killed in Police Shooting of Vehicle Carrying Afghans in Kerman
A police shooting in Kerman, Iran, targeting a truck carrying Afghan migrants resulted in six deaths and 18 injuries. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Iranian authorities and Afghan migrants, who often face dangerous conditions while seeking better lives in Iran. This event raises concerns about the treatment of migrants and the use of force by law enforcement.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A police shooting in Kerman targeted a truck carrying Afghan migrants, resulting in six deaths and 18 injuries. The police opened fire after the truck allegedly refused to stop.
- The truck was carrying illegal Afghan nationals.
- This incident is part of a broader pattern of police interactions with migrants in Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran hosts a significant population of Afghan migrants, many of whom are undocumented and face precarious living conditions. The country has seen increasing tensions between authorities and migrant communities.
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