Pakistani fast bowler Hasan Ali has taken a vocal stand against the recent terrorist attack in Reasi, voicing his condemnation on social media. His post has garnered widespread praise in India. He shared an Instagram story, drawing attention to the Reasi terrorist attack.
Hasan Ali's Instagram story read, 'All eyes on the Vaishno Devi attack,' instantly becoming a trending topic on social platforms as people expressed their opposition to the violence in Gaza. Users trended various versions of 'All Eyes on...' in solidarity.
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Samia, Hasan Ali's wife, also shared a story on her Instagram with the caption 'All eyes on the Vaishno Devi attack.' She shared another post concerning the campaign 'Save Manipur.'
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The Pakistani pacer has been lauded for taking to social media to denounce the Reasi attack. The show of support featured captions like 'Respect for Hasan Ali' from numerous social media users.
On a former platform known as Twitter, Hasan Ali explained why he shared the post condemning the attack. He wrote, 'Terrorism/violence is a serious issue, regardless of the race or religion affected, hence I shared it. I try to support peace wherever and however I can. I have always condemned the attacks in Gaza and will continue to do so wherever innocent people are attacked. Every human life matters. May Allah grant the highest ranks in Jannah for those who lost their lives in Gwadar. Amin...'
Users also appreciated Ali's post. One wrote, 'Thank you for the Vaishno Devi story...', while another commented, 'Thank you for sharing the 'All eyes on Vaishno Devi attack' story, much respect from Indians.'
Hasan Ali's Wife is Indian
It is noteworthy that his wife Samia is from India. A professional flight engineer, she hails from the Mewat district in Haryana. The initial encounters between Hasan and Samia happened in Dubai, which eventually led to closeness. With the approval of their families, they tied the knot in Dubai in August 2019.
What happened in Reasi?
The attack in Reasi, Jammu Kashmir occurred on the evening of June 9, around 6:15 PM. Terrorists, who were lying in ambush, opened fire on a bus, which then lost control and plunged into a deep gorge. The assault, claimed by Lashkar-e-Taiba's offshoot The Resistance Front (TRF), took the lives of nine people and injured several others. The police have released a sketch of one of the three attackers and have announced a reward of 20 lakh rupees for information leading to their capture.
Hasan Ali Unselected for World Cup Team
Hasan Ali did not make the cut for the T20 World Cup Pakistani team. Currently, he is playing for Birmingham Bears in England. At 29, Hasan Ali has played 24 Tests, 66 ODIs, and 51 T20 Internationals for Pakistan, boasting a total of 240 wickets.
