33 Bangladeshis Arrested at Pakistan-Iran Border

A total of 33 Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested while attempting to cross into Iran illegally via the Pakistan-Iran border. The arrests were made during a joint operation by Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the Frontier Corps (FC).

The operation took place on Wednesday, 24 July, in an area adjacent to Tafran in Balochistan, a known hotspot for illegal border crossings.

Incident Details

According to a report by Samaa TV, the group of Bangladeshis was trying to enter Iran through Maskel, a remote area in the Chagai District, which is frequently used for unauthorised border movements.

A Pakistani security official stated that the individuals were travelling in a group and attempted to cross the border without proper documentation. When stopped by security personnel and asked to show valid permits, none were able to provide legal authorisation. As a result, they were detained on the spot and subsequently handed over to the FIA for further investigation.

Arrest Summary

Background Information

Sources revealed that the arrested individuals had legally entered Pakistan in June and July 2025. However, they attempted to cross into Iran without any legal authorisation or travel permits.

Initial investigations suggest a possible link with human trafficking networks operating in the border region. Authorities suspect that the group may have been assisted or guided by traffickers familiar with the terrain and known smuggling routes.

Further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the operation and any associated trafficking networks.