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Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi. Photo: Archive
ISLAMABAD:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has recommended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to award a posthumous civilian award to Aoun Abbas for showing extraordinary bravery in trying to stop the suicide bomber who attacked Khadijatul Kubra Imambargah in Tarlai area of Islamabad.
On February 6, at least 32 worshipers were killed and dozens more injured when a massive bomb destroyed an imambargah in the Tarlai area of Islamabad. The explosion occurred during Friday prayers. The incident has sparked widespread national admiration for Abbas, a local resident who was reportedly preparing for his upcoming wedding and attempted to stop the attacker. His actions have been compared to those of other national heroes who similarly risked everything to protect innocent lives.
In his letter, Governor Kundi expressed his deep sorrow and condolences over the tragic loss of innocent lives in the suicide attack. He paid glowing tribute to Abbas’s “incomparable bravery”, noting that the young martyr bravely confronted the attacker at the entrance and retrained him not to enter the main hall.
Kundi urged the prime minister to posthumously award the Sitara-e-Shujaat or Tamgha-e-Shujaat award in recognition of the young hero’s bold intervention, which he said had averted a much more devastating outcome.
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The governor noted in the letter that he demonstrated “exceptional courage” by sacrificing his own life to protect others, setting an “exceptional example of bravery and humanity.”
He described the martyr’s sacrifice as a source of pride for the nation and a beacon in the defense of human lives against terrorism.
The prime minister had announced Rs 10 million for Abbas during his visit to Imambagah a day ago.
“Abbas, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty, will be remembered with golden words,” Prime Minister Shehbaz had said, stressing that such sacrifices in the fight against terrorism would not be in vain.
Later, he also visited the residence of Abbas, Shaheed Oun Abbas, to offer prayers and condolences. Federal ministers, police and regional administration officials accompanied the Prime Minister during the visit and briefed him on the details of the incident.
Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir also paid tribute to Abbas on Tuesday and recommended that he be granted the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.
