Yesterday, Friday September 18, 2015, 16 people attacked a mosque in Badaber. An Air Force base located on the outskirts of Peshawar. This happened during Friday morning prayers. 29 people including 16 PAF officers were martyred.
A very brave 27-year-old soldier led the troops for the clearance operation. He fought with bravery and managed to get the situation under control. 13 terrorists were killed in the operation but he embraced martyrdom while on duty.
The Pakistani nation was gripped with terror once again and were ever so grateful to the Pakistani armed forces for recovering the base in time. But sadness prevailed with the loss.
This is how the people of Pakistan reacted to the attack:
Asfandyar was doing his Job when he Embraced Shahadat, but he was not the Only one.16 Bloody Civilians were also Martyred in #Badaber Attack
— Syed Umair H Zaidi (@UmairSZaidi) September 19, 2024
Attack on Masjid & Armed forces of Pakistan is NOT Jihad, its FASAAD. Our enemies want to make Pakistan their battle field #Badaber
— Hafiz Muhammad Saeed (@HafizSaeedJUD01) September 18, 2024
While u praise Captain Asfandyar for his valour & bravery, don't forget Saqib Javaid, Shan Ali & Tariq Abbas #Badaber pic.twitter.com/JmZQlgjmyJ
— Army Defender (@ArmyDefender) September 18, 2024
I strongly condemn the terrorist attack at the #PAF air base in Peshawar.
— Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri (@TahirulQadri) September 18, 2024
I strongly condemn the terrorist attack on #PAF camp in Peshawar. Prayers for the injured
— Hina Butt Hayat (@hinaparvezbutt) September 18, 2024
The #IamAsfandYar trend has also started trending in honour of the captain who led the forces:
Will shed the last drop of my blood in the defence of my MotherLand ❤
Proud to be pakistani and proud to be a son of brave soil sons nation….
Thank you #Asfandyar you are hero of this nation. Tumhain Vatan ke hawain slaam kehtii hain #IamAsfandYar #ARMY #PakFightsBack
— Wajahat (@Wajahat_NYPAK) September 18, 2024
People fight for their own good bt u fought for Our good #IamAsfandYar Hats off to u.. May ALLAH gives you HIGHEST rank in #Jannah
— Hina Izaz (@hina_izaz) September 19, 2024
we salute to the brave son of Pakistan as Captain asfandyar embrace shadat in Peshawar #Badaber #IamAsfandYar pic.twitter.com/nlCU0Of3Qq
— asimjaved (@asimjav82757077) September 19, 2024
If death strikes before I prove my blood, I swear I'll kill death #IamAsfandYar - #Badaber #PeshawarAttack via… http://t.co/kPQbVKHpPn
— Nadeem khan (@nadeemkhan0156) September 19, 2024
These are the tributes given to the martyr:
RIP #Asfandyar pic.twitter.com/q7BPm6hgPX
— Ambreen Nazir (@ambreen_nazir) September 18, 2024
And He Laid His Life In the Line Of Duty Cuz He Was Chosen! #PakArmy #Asfandyar
— O_Agent α™ (@MajorTaqi) September 18, 2024
#Asfandyar May you rest in Peace .Ameen Shaheed kabhi martay nahi pic.twitter.com/WT9TyPsNFR
— Irum Azeem Farooque (@Irumf) September 19, 2024
Our martyrs Our pride.Salute to brave son of soil #Asfandyar who sacrificed his life for the nation. We love you.
— hasroon pervez (@hasroonpervez) September 19, 2024
Mujhe Apne Baitay Per Fakhar Hain, Dushman Sy Bahadri Say Lary Aur Seny Per Goli Kha Kar Shaheed Hoye: Walid Shaheed Captain #Asfandyar
— BreakingNewsAlerts (@UpdatesAlert) September 19, 2024
Salute to #Asfandyar . pic.twitter.com/pLtkMEnFSk
— Syed Iftekhar Tayyab (@itshahabi) September 19, 2024
Vigil for Peshawar Attack Shuhada #Asfandyar pic.twitter.com/O1F3AKDfNG
— Haleem Adil Sheikh (@HaleemAdil) September 19, 2024
Hounourable Life Honourable Departure…Salutations To The Martyrs Of This Nation #Asfandyar #PAFattack pic.twitter.com/FHnnrrJ8mD
— ◎Aminay◎ (@aminakhan818) September 18, 2024
Asfand .. you were a brother and a mentor .. lot of space and unsaid emotions .. #BadaberAttack #Asfandyar
— Usman (@zee_soldier) September 18, 2024
Fact Source.
RIP brave ones, we will never forget your sacrifice.