A Baloch Sukhtbar was injured after his vehicle overturned and caught fire in Goharkouh, Taftan.
According to Kolbarnews, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, a Nissan pickup truck carrying fuel veered off the road and overturned due to the driver’s drowsiness, leading to a fire outbreak in the Goharkouh area of Taftan County.
As of the time of this report, the Sukhtbar’s identity remains unknown, but he reportedly sustained minor injuries.
Sukhtbari considered one of the unconventional and dangerous occupations that many Baloch people in Balochistan are forced to engage in due to the lack of suitable and stable employment opportunities. Accidents, vehicle overturns, and direct shootings by military and security forces are some of the dangers that threaten the lives of Sukhtbars. According to reports by Baloch activists, in 2024, at least 240 Baloch Sukhtbars lost their lives due to shootings by military forces, traffic accidents, and vehicle fires, while 135 others were injured in these incidents, 19 of whom were children.
