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Four Pakistani nationals were tragically killed and two others injured in a cross-border shooting incident involving Iranian forces in the Washuk district of Balochistan. The unfortunate event occurred late Tuesday night in the Judar-Bacharai border area, leading to a devastating outcome. According to reports, the victims, who were sitting in the Pakistani border area, came under fire from Iranian forces, resulting in the loss of four lives and injuries to two individuals. Dr. Ashraf at Mashkel Rural Health Centre confirmed the receipt of four bodies and two injured persons, highlighting the severity of the situation. The Pakistani nationals involved were reportedly engaged in the supply of Iranian smuggled oil, as mentioned by an official stationed at the border. The details surrounding the incident remain under investigation, with conflicting accounts from the survivors and authorities. While an official claimed the victims were waiting for an oil consignment when the Iranian forces opened fire, a survivor named Akhtar asserted that the shooting took the lives of eight individuals, including four Iranians taken away by Iranian forces. This tragic incident underscores the complexity of border security issues and the importance of maintaining peaceful relations between neighboring countries. The tensions following the shooting serve as a reminder of the challenges faced in border regions and the need for strict security measures to avoid such devastating events in the future.
