According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, “Imran Balochzahi,” a 14-year-old teenager who was shot by Mersad forces on July 20, 2023, in the Kalagan border area of Saravan, has died in the hospital after seven days of injury.
The incident occurred on Saturday, July 20, when Mersad forces opened fire on the teenager’s fuel-carrying vehicle without prior warning. Imran, his 16-year-old brother Rahman, and their 15-year-old cousin Basit were seriously injured.
Due to Imran’s deteriorating condition, he was transferred from Razi Hospital in Saravan to a hospital in Kerman, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Reports indicate that in 2023, at least 321 fuel carriers were killed or injured in direct shootings by military forces, road accidents, and similar incidents.
