Summary Maryam Nawaz expressed sympathy with the family of martyr Liaqat, adding that his sacrifice will always be remembered
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday paid rich tribute to brave civilian who sacrificed his life by stopping suicide bomber to avert a potentially devastating terror attack near a sensitive area in Jand.
Maryam Nawaz lauded the great sacrifice of martyr Liaqat, a resident of Mankor village in Jand tehsil of Attock district in the Punjab province. The Chief Minister also praised the Attock police team for their courageous response at the Khushhal Garh check post.
Maryam Nawaz expressed sympathy with the family of martyr Liaqat, adding that his sacrifice will always be remembered. She further said that every possible step will be taken to ensure the protection of Punjab and the safety of its citizens.
It is pertinent to mention here that a brave civilian sacrificed his life to save local residents and a sensitive security checkpoint from a possible terrorist attack near the inter-provincial area of Jand and Khushal Garh Bridge.
According to the media reports, a suspicious man, believed to be a Khawarij terrorist, was moving through agricultural fields near the area when Liaqat stopped him and asked about his identity.
During the questioning, the suspected suicide bomber panicked and detonated himself. As a result, Liaqat embraced martyrdom on the spot, while the attacker was also killed in the explosion.
