Civil award for man who saved Female doctor after Acid attack in Quetta

The man who helped doctor Mahnoor after an acid attack in Quetta will receive a civil award. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti announced the decision on Sunday. The doctor, Mahnoor Nisar, was seriously injured at the Civil Hospital. A hospital employee allegedly threw acid on her. The man, Abdul Razzaq Tarakai, covered her with his jacket and saved her.

The man who helped doctor Mahnoor after an acid attack in Quetta will receive a civil award. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti announced the decision on Sunday. The doctor, Mahnoor Nisar, was seriously injured at the Civil Hospital. A hospital employee allegedly threw acid on her. The man, Abdul Razzaq Tarakai, covered her with his jacket and saved her.

The attack happened on Saturday. Dr Nisar suffered severe burn injuries to her face, chest, and legs. CCTV footage shows her running out of a room. Tarakai, who also works at the Civil Hospital, quickly came to help. He covered her with his jacket. On X, Chief Minister Bugti said Tarakai “displayed extraordinary courage, humanity, and dedication.” The chief minister added: “Such brave and valiant individuals are the assets of our society.” Separately, MNA Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari also condemned the attack. She said she has requested President Asif Ali Zardari to give Tarakai the highest civilian award. She called his action a “selfless gallantry” that saved a precious life.

Dr Nisar was taken to Karachi after initial treatment in Quetta. She is now at the Aga Khan University Hospital. Her condition is stable. She has scars on the clear surface of her eyes. But her vision remains preserved. Doctors say her burns appear superficial. A full assessment is still awaited. Tarakai is being treated at a private hospital in Quetta for his own burn injuries. A hospital official said his condition is out of danger and improving. He has already spoken with the chief minister by phone. Police said the man who threw the acid was killed in an encounter. Law enforcers traced him to an area where he tried to flee by bus. He was caught and killed.

Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari said violence against women has no place in society. She called for it to be dealt with under the “full force of law.” She demanded that authorities stop such incidents in the future. The attack has shocked many in Pakistan. But the bravery of Tarakai has also inspired people. He acted without thinking of his own safety. His actions set an example for others. The government has promised to honour him.

One man’s courage saved a life and the nation is recognising his bravery.