ISLAMABAD - Javed Hussain’s courageous attempt of stopping the suicide bomber from entering the Imambargah in Rawalpindi on Friday last has earned him laurels on the social media with the hashtag #SaluteToShaheedJaved was trending top on Twitter in Pakistan.
A powerful blast hit an Imambargah in Chatian Hatian area of Rawalpindi on Friday, killing at least five people and injuring many others. According to the authorities the suicide bomber tried to enter the imambargah when he was stopped at the entrance by Javed Hussain, a man in his forties, present outside the congregation. When the suicide bomber was stopped from entering the imambargah, he blew himself up outside. The brave Javed Hussain thus, sacrificed his life, saving the lives of several others.
The daring sacrifice by Javed to save the lives of common citizens has captured the hearts of many in the country, as he is receiving salutations being acclaimed as a national hero. There has been an outpouring response on social media where the hashtag #SaluteToShaheedJaved was trending on Twitter on Sunday.