'I'm Siraj Raisani and I'll die a Pakistani'
PHOTO FILE
The deadly suicide attack which ripped through a political rally of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) was claimed by the militant Islamic State (IS) and also martyred BAP leader and candidate Nawabzada Siraj Raisani from PB-35 (Mastung).
Remembering the death Raisani, elder brother Haji Lashkari Raisani, who is contesting for Baluchistan's National Assembly seat said, “My brother Siraj Raisani has been martyred".
Mastung massacre: 128 martyred, over 200 injured in suicide blast claimed by Islamic State
As the tragic news of the Mastung massacre spread on Twitter, social media users expressed their sorrow.
Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor in a tweet condemned the gruesome attacks in Mastung and went on to declare that, "Pakistan has lost a highly devoted & capable politician,".
"Attempts of inimical forces to derail important democratic activity shall not succeed. United we all Pakistanis, Insha’Allah shall defeat them," he further warned.
COAS condemns heinous terrorist attk in Mashtung. Grieved on loss of precious lives. Pak lost a highly devoted & capable politician Siraj Raisani. Attempts of inimical forces to derail important democratic activity shall not succeed. United we all Pakistanis shall IA defeat them.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan in his tweet condemned the terrorist attack on the Mastung political gathering and expressed his sorrow over the martyrdom of Nawabzada Siraj Raisini and the innocent citizens killed in the attack.
Another condemnable terrorist attack on a political gathering - this time in Mastung. Saddened to learn of Nawabzada Siraj Raisini's shahadat in this targeted attack as well as the shahadat of 15 other innocent citizens.
Michael Kugelman, deputy director at Asia Program and South Asia senior associate The Wilson Center went on to tweet that both Raisani and Bilour (who had been slain earlier on Tuesday) have lost close family members to terrorist attacks previously and now they're both been martyred.
Both Raisani and Bilour had lost close family members to terror previously. And now they're both gone. RIP. https://t.co/1fxoow8WRn
Actor, anchorperson and activist, Hamza Ali Abbasi tweeted his condolences for the families most affected by the recent wave of violence and prayed for the martyrs who have lost their lives in these suicide attacks
Some celebrated Raisani's attempt last year for creating longest ever flag that was hosted from Mastung to Quetta.
While others including many prominent politicians and journalists Raisani remembered him for his patriotism and love of Pakistan.
Nawab Ziada Siraj Raisana embraced Shahadat in a bomb blast in Mastung Balochistan.
Another big loss in space of just 3 days! Siraj Raisani martyred along with 15 others in a suicide attack in Baluchistan. May Allah have mercy on departed souls and may He give all bereaved families the strength to bear this huge loss.
Strongly condemn the attack in Mastung, deeply shocked & saddened at the loss of Nawabzada Mir Siraj Raisani & all those martyred in the convoy. This is the third terrorist attack on a candidate ahead of general polls. May Allah keep everyone safe & protect our country.
Great loss for Pakistan.
Strongly condemn the terrible attack in Mustung. Sad to hear about the death of Siraj Raisani & others.Prayers with the families for the tragic loss. Have argued in Senate that security for political workers is Zero, and govt is only shuffling paper while our campaigns burn
Message on Defence Day of Pakistan, 23rd March 2018, by the brave son of Pakistan, Nawabzada Siraj Raisani Shaheed.
A true Patriot who left us today,
Most respectable Sir Siraj Sinjrani Shaheed.