A Baloch Sukhtbar died in Khash County as a result of gunfire from armed individuals and the overturning of his vehicle.
According to Kolbarnews, on the morning of Thursday, August 21, 2025, a Baloch Sukhtbar in Khash County was killed following gunfire from armed individuals and the subsequent overturning of his vehicle.
The deceased has been identified as Reza Shahbakhsh, 21 years old, son of Azim, married, father of one child, and a resident of Sarjangal, Zahedan.
Reza was driving his personal vehicle on the Khash route when he came under fire from armed individuals.
As a result of the shooting, his car veered off the road, overturned, and caught fire, ultimately leading to his death.
Sukhtbari is considered one of the unconventional and dangerous jobs that many Baloch people in Balochistan have been forced to turn to due to the lack of suitable and stable employment. Accidents, vehicle overturns, and direct gunfire from military and security forces are among the dangers that threaten the lives of these Sukhtbars. According to reports from Baloch activists, in the year 2024, at least 375 Baloch Sukhtbars have been injured or lost their lives due to shootings by military forces, traffic accidents, and vehicle fires. Of this number, 240 Sukhtbars were killed and 135 were injured, representing a 55% increase in the number of killed and injured Sukhtbars compared to the year 2023.
