ISLAMABAD – At least nine Afghan migrants died and 11 others were injured in a tragic traffic accident in Chagai district, Balochistan. The victims were reportedly attempting to cross into Iran illegally, aiming to eventually reach European countries.
According to SSP Chagai, Muhammad Sharif Kalhoro, the Afghan migrants were traveling in a “Zamiad” pickup truck. This type of vehicle is often used to smuggle petrol and diesel between Balochistan and Iran. Disaster struck near Nokundi when their vehicle collided with an oil tanker.
The crash created chaos at the scene. Injured individuals were rushed to a local hospital for emergency treatment. The bodies of the deceased were later sent back to Afghanistan. SSP Kalhoro confirmed that authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.
Early inquiries revealed that the victims had entered Pakistan illegally. They were being transported by a well-organized human smuggling network. Police are now working to identify the smugglers and initiate legal action against them.
This tragedy highlights the dangers faced by migrants in the region. Many Afghan migrants risk their lives in unsafe journeys, often traveling through deserts and dangerous roads to seek better opportunities abroad. Experts say these trips are extremely risky due to unregulated transport and criminal networks.
Authorities in Balochistan continue to stress the importance of border security and public awareness about the risks of illegal migration. Human rights organizations also call for better protection and safer legal pathways for migrants in need of asylum or work opportunities abroad.
This incident is the latest in a series of fatal accidents involving migrants. It underscores the persistent challenges faced by Afghan migrants and the urgent need to combat human smuggling networks operating across Pakistan’s borders.
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Law enforcement agencies are now coordinating with local and international authorities to prevent future tragedies. Officials have urged families and communities to discourage illegal migration and to report human smuggling activities whenever possible.
