Pakistani Naeem Rashid hailed ‘hero’ at the Christchurch terrorist attack

Saman SiddiquiMarch 16, 2019

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The terrorist attack carried out at the two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand has sent shock waves all across the world. According to the news sources, this barbaric incident took lives of 49 Muslims and many are still critical admitted in the hospital.

Among the Christchurch, shooting victims was Naeem Rashid, who passed away in the hospital after he tried to wrestle the gun from the Christchurch shooter during the Friday afternoon attack.

Now being hailed as mosque massacre hero, Naeem Rashid tried to overpower the shooter – identified as 28-year-old Australian Brenton Tarrant, during a mass shooting at Al Noor mosque at Christchurch, which was live-streamed.

In the horrific incident was documented due to live streaming by the white extremist, Rashid can be seen rushing towards the gunman without a weapon in an attempt to stop the attacker with just his bare hands.

In his attempt to stop the terrorist, the hero was left badly wounded after he launched himself at the shooter to protect fellow worshippers at the mosque. He was rushed to hospital following the attack but passed away late on Friday night.

Naeem Rashid’s 21-year-old son, Talha was also among the victims of the Christchurch shooting victims.

Naeem Rashid was from Abbottabad, Pakistan, where he used to work with a private bank before moving to Christchurch to work as a teacher.

The international community has come together to offer condolences and express sympathy to the affected families. As soon as the world got to know about Naeem Rashid’s act of bravery, messages are pouring in on social media. People are paying tributes to Rashid’s unmatched audacity and exemplary courage.

The Muslim man in the video who heroically sacrificed himself to stop the terrorist has been identified as Naeem Rashid from Abottabad, Pakistan. His son Talha was also killed in the attack.

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. pic.twitter.com/tAnatrqZKE

— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) March 15, 2019

“Saving one life is like saving the whole of humanity." All prayers and support for the family of #NaeemRashid who tried stopping New Zealand mosque terrorist. May ALLAH rest all souls in Peace

— Mahmood Moulvi (@MoulviMahmood) March 16, 2019

While some losers wanted to paint #Pakistan as a terrorist-oriented country,
World has come to see #NewZealandTerroristAttack where an Australian #terrorist killed 49 and Pakistani #NaeemRashid lost his life trying to prevent it!
This saga will make it to world history… ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xJ02xUao3f

— Mona Alam (@MonaAlamm) March 16, 2019

https://twitter.com/TheHawksOps/status/1106788984259334149

#NaeemRashid, a Pakistani, rushed towards the terrorist and with his bare hands, fought with him, saving many lives in the meantime. He got martyred but redefined courage and we are proud of such heroes of humanity. May all the victims Rest in Peace!#NewZealandTerroristAttack pic.twitter.com/DlYqYPGyyy

— Rationale-47 (@Rationale_47) March 16, 2019

https://twitter.com/IamAliUsman94/status/1106786306926018561
https://twitter.com/ShuaibRehmaan/status/1106855004244267008

Shocked on International Media Behaviour #NewZealandTerroristAttack Salute to #NaeemRashid Real Hero A #Pakistani from Abbotabad Tried to Stop #TerroristAttack Bearhandedly and laid his life after Son #Talha #Muslim Standing On Door Of #Mosque say loud Welcome audible in Vdo pic.twitter.com/J71KDsUBOi

— Dr. Meraj Siddiqui (@DrMerajS) March 16, 2019