In the Iran-Shahr to Sarbaz route, a Baloch Sukhtbar lost his life due to a vehicle overturn and subsequent fire.
According to Kolbarnews, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, a Sukhtbari vehicle overturned between Mirzamin village in Sarkur district, Sarbaz County, leading to the severe injury and eventual death of a Sukhtbar while being transferred to the hospital.
The Baloch citizen has been identified as “(Akil) Aqil Gol Kandi,” a resident of Rask.
Reports indicate that Aqil’s vehicle tire burst during movement, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch fire. Aqil suffered burns but was immediately pulled out of the vehicle by locals.
It is noted that this Baloch citizen succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.
Sukhtbari is considered one of the unconventional and dangerous jobs that many Baloch people in Balochistan have resorted to out of lack of suitable and stable employment. Accidents, vehicle overturning, and direct shootings by military and security forces are some of the dangers that threaten the lives of Sukhtbars in this profession. According to reports from Baloch activists in 2023, at least 172 Baloch Sukhtbars lost their lives due to shootings by military forces, traffic accidents, and vehicle fires, and 42 others were injured in these incidents, including 11 children
