The tragedy of Kulbars continues

15:58 - 19 April 2017
Kurdpa agency: Iranian border troops attacked a group of Kulbar (backpack carriers) in “Hurdan” in the outskirts of Sardasht and killed and injured at least four people.

According to reports received by Kurdistan News Agency (Kurdpa), on Monday 17 April Iranian troops attacked a group of Kulbar (backpack carriers) in Sardasht and killed and injured a number of Kulbar.

The identities of those injured and killed include, Rahmat from the Bewaran village, Siamand, age 18 from Alan village, and Mahmoud Hamzaye son of Qadir and Ahmad Mam Qadir.

The identities of those injured and killed include, Rahmat from the Bewaran village, Siamand, age 18 from Alan village, and Mahmoud Hamzaye son of Qadir and Ahmad Mam Qadir.

Ahmad Mam Qadir lost his life due to the severity of his wounds and the two others were transferred to a hospital in Qaladzia in South Kurdistan (Iraq).

Further reports from the city indicate that three other citizens have been since the attack detained by the Iran forces and their whereabouts up until the timing of this report are unknown.

The Iranian military forces further set on fire two vehicles from Iraqi Kurdish citizens on the borders along with confiscating and destroying the Kolbars furniture and belonging.