LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Friday met Ibtisam Hasan, who had attempted to overpower the accused who shot at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan during his party’s long march in Wazirabad.
The chief minister praised the bravery of Ibtisam and presented him a cheque of Rs 2.5 million, said a handout issued here.
The CM said that Ibtisam is the hero of the nation and his bravery could never be compensated in financial means. “The nation salutes your courage, ” he told Ibtisam Hasan. “You have achieved a great feat by catching the accused and we are proud of a brave young man like you, ” he said. He added that his (Ibtisam) timely action saved a major accident.
Nasir Mehmood, the uncle of Ibtisam Hasan, was also present.