Many politicians and activists including Pakistan People's Party chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and human rights activist Alizeh Iqbal Haider recognised Aslam's courage as he took on banned militants and drug-runners in Karachi.
The hashtag #RIPChAslam started to trend and Ch Aslam was the top most trend in Pakistan along with tags such as brave and bravest being used in tweets as the public tweeted about Karachi's 'super cop'.
#ripchaslam is now trending in #Karachi http://t.co/M8uPi7seBE
— Trendsmap Karachi (@TrendsKarachi) January 9, 2014
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack.
Politicians
Politicians across various parties including Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Awami National Party (ANP), Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf tweeted about the incident.
Ch. Aslam did what he could! His fate was inevitable as he taken on the worst enemy of the State of Pakistan with the limited resources.
— Syed Ali Raza Abidi (@abidifactor) January 9, 2014
Chairman sends condolences to families of the martyrs and has demanded prov govt to conduct detailed investigation & punish the murderers.
— PTI (@PTIofficial) January 9, 2014
Strongly condemn the cowardly attack on Ch.Aslam.May Allah bless him & others martyred in the attack.
— Bushra Gohar (@BushraGohar) January 9, 2014
TTP martyred Ch Aslam. RIP officer. May #Pakistan c peace aftr this Very OWN WAR ends. U vl b missed by #Karachi
— Faisal Subzwari (@faisalsubzwari) January 9, 2014
Chaudhry Aslam fought against the terrorists till his last breath....
— Dr. Sharmila sahibah faruqui (Phd) s.i (@sharmilafaruqi) January 9, 2014
TTP dogs martyred my SSP. Shaheed Chaudary Aslam had been threatened & attacked B4. He didnt back down. He died a brave man.Shame on cowards
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) January 9, 2014
Various journalists and activists also responded to his death:
Woke up to news SSP Aslam martyred in #Karachi. Took coward TTP terrorists 3 attempts to get the brave man, they finally did. RIP, sir.
— Zainab Imam (@zainabimam) January 9, 2014
No words. Just tears. What a loss! What a HUGE HUGE loss! This man protected my city like a lion- consequences be damned.
— Alizeh Iqbal Haider (@AlizehIHaider) January 9, 2014
Ch. Aslam joins the ranks of martyrs in Pakistan. The list gets longer every day. No more vacillation please. We demand clear policy.
— Quatrina (@QuatrinaHosain) January 9, 2014
SP Chaudhary Aslam martyred in a bomb attack near Hasan Square #Karachi. Another soldier falls in the war against #Taliban. RIP #Respect
— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) January 9, 2014
I fear hagiography will trump honest reflection on Chaudhry Aslam and more importantly how we define 'good' and 'bad' violence.
— Mustafa Qadri (@Mustafa_Qadri) January 9, 2014
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He was a great brave and fearless police officer. He did his job honestly and with great love for his nation.He knew his fate very well but call of duty made him forget about the consequences. It will take almost a century to recover such a great loss .he will always live in our hearts He has set an example for all of us We can pay tribute to him by following his example by discharging our duties with sincerity and devotion..
INALLIAHI WA INNA ILYHI RAJIOON. Shaheed ki jo moot hai wo koom ki hayat hai. This is a huge loss for Pakistan and we need to keep the moral of our police high. Please thank a police officer the next time you see one in Karachi. This would be a tribute to Ch Aslam.
Salute to Sir Aslam Chaudry for sacrifying his life in the line of duty for protecting innocent civillians from barbarian beings. Hats off to his courage ... ....
He was a fearless man. Karachi police surely lost a BRAVEHEART. He will indeed be greatly missed. RIP
My condolences to his family. Rest in peace.
Saeed, he did, except the courts didn't. There are video confessions of the political activists he caught available on YouTube. Just search for Karachi Joint Investigation Reports.
I am feeling so,so sad at the moment. What a brave lion he was and a true shaheed. I feel lost for words. So many questions raising their heads. My country is going to dogs! May Allah bless Ch.Aslam and raise his darjaat, Ameen.
salute to u son of soil, pakistan will mss u :( hope that ur colleagues will complete ur mission n must destroy enemies. May The Allah Almighty Bless u best place in Jannat-ul-Firdos n Bless ur family, relatives n friends with patience....
He should be awarded Nishan E Haider. and one of Karachi's big road should be name after him. Also his family needs to be taken well care of.
I salute this guy...but he never took any action against the militant wings of political parties...
I would have easily took you as super hero in a top film had I closed my ears seeing you on television screens chasing criminals.You did your job in best possible way and gave hopes to hopeless people.You will live in the hearts of million.I hope your colleagues will not sit idol till last criminal is eliminated in the street of Karachi.RIP.