Islamabad, October 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):International Islamic University leadership has paid rich tributes to the martyrs of twin blasts which had resulted in loss of lives of 9 people an 11 years ago on October 20th, 2009. Recalling the incident, IIUI Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai and President Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi said IIUI will always remember the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in that sad incident. In the message, they said that the blast victims will remain in their hearts and memories. They furthered “We had lost precious innocent lives of our students and workers, all dying a martyr’s death”.
On the 20th of October, 2009, the International Islamic University Islamabad, H-10 Campus was struck by two separate bomb blasts. The bombings resulted in loss of 9 lives including 8 students and a security guard of the university. The incident had also left more than 30 people injured.
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