Baneh; severe injury of a Kolbar (porter) due to beating by government soldiers

16:00 - 1 February 2024

On January 30, 2024, a Kolbar (porter) named "Behnam Sharifian" 30 years old from Saqqez was severely injured due to a beating by government soldiers at the "Hengeh Zhal" border in Baneh.

According to an informed source, this Kolbar was beaten by government soldiers in the legs, waist, back, and face and was severely injured.

This informed source added: This Kolbar is now hospitalized for medical treatment in Salah al-Din Ayoubi Hospital in Baneh.

This informed source stated: Government soldiers have inflicted severe blows to the body of this Kolbar with a Kalashnikov rifle.

This informed source said: This Kolbar was blindfolded and handcuffed when he was beaten by government soldiers.

Behnam Sharifian is married and has one child.