Aitzaz Hasan Bangash | |
|---|---|
 Aitzaz Hasan | |
| Born | 1998 or 1999 Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Died | (aged 15) Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Student |
| Known for | Prevented suicide bomber from carrying out a terrorist attack at school[1] |
| Relatives | Mujahid Ali Bangash (father) |
| Awards | Sitara-e-Shujaat (posthumous) |
Aitzaz Hasan Bangash[a] (Urdu: اعتزاز حسن بنگش; 1998/1999 – 6 January 2014) was a Pakistani student who died on 6 January 2014 while preventing a suicide bomber from entering a school at Hangu village. More than 2,000 students were attending classes at the time of the incident. The institute was later renamed to Aitzaz Hasan Shaheed High School. His death anniversary is observed annually throughout Pakistan on 6 January.[2][1][3] His life is covered by the biographical film Salute.
Aitzaz's successful effort in saving his classmates captured the hearts of the nation, and he was hailed as a Shaheed and national hero.[4] Later, the Government of Pakistan posthumously awarded him Sitara-e-Shujaat (Star of Bravery).[5][1][6] He was named as the Herald's Person of the Year for 2014.[7]
- ^ a b c "Aitzaz Hasan to be awarded Sitara-e-Shujjat". Newsweek Pakistan. 11 January 2014.
- ^ "Death anniversary of 'Brave Heart' Aitzaz Hasan being observed today – Aaj News".
- ^ "PM announces Sitara-e-Shujaat for Hangu student Aitzaz Hasan". Asia News. 10 January 2014.
- ^ "Teenager dies trying to stop suicide bomber at his school in Pakistan". TheJournal.ie. 9 January 2014.
- ^ "Death anniversary of Aitzaz Hasan being observed today". 6 January 2020.
- ^ "Aitzaz Hasan: Pakistan 'hero' recommended for award". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 January 2014.
- ^ "Herald's Person of the Year: Aitzaz Hasan". Dawn News.
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