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9 Pakistanis Gunned Down In Iran

SARAVAN: Unidentified militants stormed a house situated in the Sirkan area here Saturday (27th Jan, 2024) morning and gunned down nine (non-Irani) occupants of the batiment.

Muddasir Tipu, Pakistan’s Envoy in Tehran has confirmed the news: “Deeply shocked by horrifying killing of 9 Pakistanis in Saravan.

“Embassy will extend full support to bereaved families.

“Counsel Zahidan is already on his way to incident site & hospital where injured are under treatment.

“We called upon Iran to extend full cooperation in the matter.”

It is pertinent to mention here that the victims (9 killed, 3 wounded) were Pakistani laborers who used to put up at an auto repair shop.

FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said: “It is a horrifying and despicable incident and we condemn it unequivocally.

We are in touch with Iranian authorities and have underscored the need to immediately investigate the incident and hold to account those involved in this heinous crime.”

APP ADDS: Foreign Office Spokesperson on Saturday condemned the terrorist incident of killing of Pakistani nationals in Iran.

Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch in a statement said: “It is a horrifying and despicable incident and we condemn it unequivocally.

We are in touch with Iranian authorities and have underscored the need to immediately investigate the incident and hold to account those involved in this heinous crime.”

“Moreover, our Consul in Zahedan is on way to the hospital where injured people are being treated and will reach there in a few hours due to long distances and security imperatives involved.

“He will also meet local authorities, and among other things, impress upon them the urgent need for strong action against the perpetrators of this crime.”

She said, “We are fully seized of this grave matter and are taking all necessary measures in this regard. The embassy will do its best to repatriate dead bodies at the earliest.”

“Such cowardly attacks cannot deter Pakistan from its determination to fight terrorism,” she added.

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