Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Sunday announced civil compensation for a man who rushed to help a woman doctor following an acid attack at Quetta Civil Hospital.
In a post on X, the Balochistan chief minister announced the decision while sharing a photo of hospital staff member Abdul Razzaq Tarakai.
The incident in question took place on Saturday when a female doctor, identified as Dr Mahnoor Nisar, was attacked with acid at the medical centre.
Initially, the victim was shifted to a private hospital in Quetta; However, she was later transferred to Karachi for further treatment.
Police said the suspect involved in the acid attack died in an encounter.
Hospital sources said today that the victim was in stable condition and added that reconstructive surgeons and ophthalmologists completed the doctor’s evaluation.
The victim has suffered burns to the face, abdomen, legs and right hand and has been transferred to a Special Care Unit for treatment, hospital sources said.
According to sources, the doctor suffered burns on 13% of her body while her eyes were also affected by the acid; His sight remains intact and he is out of danger.
Meanwhile, the Balochistan CM praised Tarakai as a “valuable asset to the society” for quickly coming to the doctor’s aid during the attack, pointing out that people who help others without regard for their personal safety embody the highest values of humanity.
“A civil award will be given to Abdul Razzaq Tarakai, an employee of Quetta Civil Hospital, who demonstrated extraordinary courage, humanity and dedication to duty by providing immediate assistance during the tragic incident of acid attack on Dr. Mahnoor Nisar,” CM Bugti wrote in his post.
The Balochistan CM reaffirmed the government’s commitment to encourage and support those who work selflessly for the protection of lives and service of humanity.
Earlier, Bugti spoke on the phone with Tarakai, who suffered burns while trying to save the doctor during the attack.
“You served humanity without worrying about your own lives,” the prime minister told the hospital staff, praising their courage and bravery.
Bugti assured him that the Balochistan government would bear all the expenses of the treatment and, if necessary, would arrange the treatment at the best medical facilities in the country.
