Aitzaz Hasan was a Pakistani school boy from Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province who gained martyrdom while preventing a suicide bomber from entering his school of 2,000 students at Ibrahimzai village of Hangu, on January 6, 2014.
Aitzaz's action to save his classmates captured the hearts of many in Pakistan, and he was hailed as a national hero.] For his act, the office of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has advised President Mamnoon Husain to confer Aitzaz Hasan with the high civil award of Sitara-e-Shujaat (Star of Bravery) by the Government of Pakistan.
Life
Aitzaz Hasan was the son of Mujahid Ali.[6] His family included his mother, brother and two sisters. Aitzaz Hasan was a 9th grader at the Ibrahimzai high school. Hasan's cousin Mudassir Bangash described him as an accomplished student who excelled in all extracurricular activities.[7]
The area where Aitzaz Hasan lived is home to many members of the minority Shia Muslim group, a number of whom have been killed by armed groups that view them asheretics.[6][7] The teenager was known for openly criticizing armed groups
Death
On January 6, 2014, Aitzaz was outside the school gate of Government High School, Ibrahimzai, in Hangu, being punished for tardiness and late coming [9] Thereupon, an allegedly 25-30 year-old man approached the gate and stated he was there to "take admission".[9] Aitzaz grew suspicious when a man, wearing the same school uniform as the students, asked for directions. One of the students noticed a detonator,[9] whereupon the students ran inside[9] while Aitzaz confronted the suicide bomber.[9] The vest detonated or was detonated.[9]
According to other accounts, Aitzaz was on his way to school when he spotted a suspicious person. When Aitzaz tried to stop him, he started walking faster towards the school. In an attempt to stop the bomber, Aitzaz threw a stone which failed to hit him. Then Aitzaz ran towards the person and grabbed him, prompting the suicide bomber to detonate his explosive-laden vest.[10][11]
Aitzaz died in the hospital.[7] No other students were harmed. Aitzaz’s act saved the lives of hundreds of students.[1] Scores of people attended his funeral to pay their respects.
Awards and honours
Many people demanded the Nishan-e-Haider or similar supreme award be awarded to Aitzaz Hasan posthumously. The office of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has advised President Mamnoon Husain to confer Aitzaz Hasan with the high civil award of Sitara-e-Shujaat(Star of Bravery) by Government of Pakistan.[1] The award will be received by Aitzaz Hassan's family on March 23, Pakistan’s national day.
On 12 January, the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) bestowed a global bravery award on Hasan
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