Killing of a Baloch Citizen Due to Military Forces’ Shooting in Iranshahr County

According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, on October 23, 2025, a Baloch citizen lost his life due to a shooting by military forces in the vicinity of Piranch village in the Damen area of Iranshahr County.
The identity of this Baloch citizen, “Hamid Dahmardeh,” 26 years old, son of Aminollah, and a resident of Zahedan, has been confirmed by the Balochistan Human Rights Group.According to sources of the Balochistan Human Rights Group, military forces in a private vehicle signaled him to stop on the Khash-Iranshahr road near Piranch village. Suspecting they were armed robbers, he attempted to drive away, but the military forces opened fire on his vehicle without prior warning.
Based on the total reports collected in 2024, the actions of military and security forces have resulted in the killing and injuring of at least 208 Baloch citizens in various areas. Among these cases, 115 people lost their lives, and 93 were injured, including 13 children and 4 women among the deceased, and 20 children and 12 women among the injured.