Two Baloch Sukhtbars, lost their lives following a car overturn and fire on the Sarbaz–Iranshahr road.
According to Kolbarnews, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, a Saipa pickup truck overturned and caught fire near Kehiri checkpoint on the Sarbaz–Iranshahr route.
This accident resulted in the deaths of two Baloch Sukhtbars who were father and son.
The identities of the deceased are “Mehrab Askani”, also known as Amin, and his son “Armin Askani”, both residents of Iranshahr County.
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.
