Iranian forces in Mashkel opened fire shots killing three Pakistanis and injuring four injured and abducted two Pakistani nationals from Balochistan and took them to the Iranian side.

In a bombshell revelation, Mashkel Additional Deputy Commissioner said that Iranian forces had taken two Pakistanis with them.

“Iranian forces opened fire in the Pak-Iran border area of Kala Grandi in which three Pakistani citizens lost their lives, four sustained injuries while two were abducted,” the official said.

In October 2014, Iranian forces shot dead five Pakistani citizens in the same area of Maskhel.

It is pertinent to note that the unfortunate incident occurred after the January stand-off between both Iran and Pakistan militaries when Pakistan struck back inside Iran the targets of the terrorist organization Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in response to the air space violation of Iranian missiles that hit 'target' in Tubat.

Where in Mashkel?

Mashkel is a tehsil in Washuk District, Balochistan, Pakistan —biggest tehsil of District Washuk and lies on the border between Iran and Pakistan.

According to the census of Pakistan, Mashkhel has a population of around 70,000. The town is known for its date trees and deserts.

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In January, 2024, Pakistan strongly condemned the unprovoked violation of its airspace by Iran and the strike inside Pakistani territory which resulted in death of two innocent children while injuring three girls. “This violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty is completely unacceptable and can have serious consequences.

“It is even more concerning that this illegal act has taken place despite the existence of several channels of communication between Pakistan and Iran. Pakistan's strong protest has already been lodged with the concerned senior official in the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran. Additionally, the Iranian Charge d’affaires has been called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convey our strongest condemnation of this blatant violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and that the responsibility for the consequences will lie squarely with Iran.

“Pakistan has always said terrorism is a common threat to all countries in the region that requires coordinated action. Such unilateral acts are not in conformity with good neighbourly relations and can seriously undermine bilateral trust and confidence,” the statement reads.