Teenage hero, Aitzaz Hassan Bangash, who sacrificed his life while preventing a suicide bomber from entering his school at village Ibrahimzai of Hangu on January 06, 2014, was remembered here on Sunday on his 5th death anniversary.

Ceremonies to pay homage to teenage hero were organized in various districts during which the speakers paid tributes to him for his courage and sacrifice saving lives. Aitzaz Hassan’s sacrifice was admired as a setting example for the coming generation by. His sacrifice would be remembered forever in the history of the country for he saved hundreds of children in school with courage and valour, the speakers added.

On January 06, 2014, Aitzaz Hassan was present outside his school in Ibrahimzai village of Hangu when he saw a suspicious person, wearing a suicide jacket and explosives, closing in on the educational facility. The 15-year old boy without caring for his life managed to grab hold of the terrorist and managed to divert the suicide bomber away from the school. The explosives went off in the scuffle killing the terrorist and Aitzaz.

It is unimaginable what kind of damage the country would have suffered if Aitzaz Hassan had not been able to stop the bomber from succeeding in his heinous mission. Hassan was awarded the Tamgha-e-Jurat for his courage and act of valour.

Published in Daily Times, January 7th 2019