January 6, 2021
Sixth death anniversary of national hero Aitzaz Hasan observed today
The sixth death anniversary of Aitzaz Hasan, who confronted a suicide bomber to save the lives of his peers, was observed today (Wednesday). On January 6, 2014, 15-year-old Hasan, a student of grade nine, became a national hero after he saved hundreds of lives as a suicide bomber blew himself up in front of the gate of his school. In an effort to stop the attacker, Hasan ran towards the bomber and grabbed him, trying to prevent the attacker from entering the school. In the scuffle between Hasan and the bomber, the explosives went off killing the terrorist and Hasan.
