Christchurch mosque attacks: Body of victim Areeb handed over to family in Karachi

F.P. Report

KARACHI: The body of Areeb Ahmed, who was martyred Christchurch terrorist attacks in New Zealand, was handed over to his family on Monday in Karachi.

According to reports, Governor of Sindh Imran Ismail, Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar and Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani were present at the Jinnah International Airport along with the victim’s family to receive the body.

The funeral prayer of martyred will be offered at Sangam Ground in Dastagir No 9 area at 3:00pm and he would be buried at the Sakhi Hassan Graveyard in Karachi.

Ahmed had recently moved to Christchurch to work as a chartered accountant. He was the only son of his parents. One of his uncles, Muhammad Muzaffar Khan, described him as deeply religious, praying five times a day.