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| 7 Pakistani killed by Iranian border force, 37 arrested |
| 2003-02-09 |
| As many as seven Pakistanis were killed by Iranian security forces for illegally entering into Iranian territory's Jashak area adjacent to Mand, Balochistan. According to reports coming from across the border, the Iranian security forces arrested 37 other Pakistanis who were sneaking into Iran illegally. All the 42 people were on their way to Dubai. Reports say that the Iranian forces cautioned the 42 men to halt but when received no response opened indiscriminate firing on them as a result seven out of 42 were killed while others were arrested. It is reported that the persons who have been killed belong to NWFP. "Mahmoud, those border guards said to stop." "Just ignore them, Ahmed. We're Pashtuns. We don't have to listen to what they say." All were believed to be in search of livings and better future. The trend to cross into Dubai through Iranian territory has gained momentum in the last couple of months. Like, since the elections? Wassamotta? No better future to be found in an Islamic paradise? |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |