At least 5 kolbars have been injured in one of the border areas of Marivan by direct shootings from the Iranian Border Guards and the fate of at least 30 other kolbars who were there is still unknown.
According to the Hengaw Human Rights Organization, on the morning of Sunday, April 25, 2021, the Iranian Armed forces on the borders of Marivan opened fire on a group of kolbars (load carriers for daily wage) on Qalqaleh border, injuring at least 5 of them.
Hengaw’s correspondent in Marivan announced the identities of these 5 kolbars as "Zanyar Hatampanah", "Karvan Manouchehri", "Salah Watandust", "Aram Manouchehri" and "Soran Watandust" from Mirabad village of Marivan.
According to an informed source, the kolbars were ambushed by the Iranian Border Guard forces and the fate of at least 30 other kolbars who were there is still unknown.
The injured kolbars have been taken to BoAliHospital in Marivan for treatment.
