CENTCOM
PROFESSIONAL
- Joined
- Apr 30, 2010
- Messages
- 1,519
- Reaction score
- 34
- Country
- Location
Those of us who have not been directly affected by the wrath of terrorism may not realize the importance of eliminating this menace called the Taliban. Many of us might take comfort in knowing that as long as our friends and relatives are safe then we can just continue living our life unaffected. Then there are those who refuse to bow down to extremism and militancy and in return sacrifice their lives to protect the nation.
On Friday, October the 28th, a 35 year old Police officer, Syed Ajmir Shah, the SHO of Risalpur police station, was killed along with his driver. According to witnesses, the attacker rushed towards their jeep at an intersection and detonated explosives strapped to his body. Three other civilians were injured, including a 7 year old boy. Mr. Shah achieved fame a few years ago for targeting the militants, when he was the SHO of Akora Khattak Police station and received the presidential award in recognition of his services. He was also on the Taliban hit-list and despite receiving numerous threats, he did not back down and continued to work against the militancy. Mr. Shah was a newlywed and worked his way to be the SHO after joining the police dept as a constable 10 years ago.
The death of this brave police officer reminds us that many of our brave countrymen are laying their lives on the line to fight these terrorists, and we cannot let their efforts go in vain by continuing to indulge in conspiracy theories and by shifting the blame in all other directions except towards the obvious culprits. Brave officers like Mr. Shah not only deserve recognition and accolades for their bravery but also demand our utmost attention towards the threat these militants pose to our land and people. Saturday, October 29th, witnessed another cowardly act of terror on our troops across the border in Afghanistan by the Taliban. Their mission is to disrupt our efforts in making the region safer, and if we are not supporting the governments who are targeting these terrorists, then we are simply encouraging these terrorists to continue their dark and evil agenda. The justice must be served to the relatives and loved ones of those baring the pain of these terrorist activities, and the time is now!
Maj David Nevers
DET-United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command
On Friday, October the 28th, a 35 year old Police officer, Syed Ajmir Shah, the SHO of Risalpur police station, was killed along with his driver. According to witnesses, the attacker rushed towards their jeep at an intersection and detonated explosives strapped to his body. Three other civilians were injured, including a 7 year old boy. Mr. Shah achieved fame a few years ago for targeting the militants, when he was the SHO of Akora Khattak Police station and received the presidential award in recognition of his services. He was also on the Taliban hit-list and despite receiving numerous threats, he did not back down and continued to work against the militancy. Mr. Shah was a newlywed and worked his way to be the SHO after joining the police dept as a constable 10 years ago.
The death of this brave police officer reminds us that many of our brave countrymen are laying their lives on the line to fight these terrorists, and we cannot let their efforts go in vain by continuing to indulge in conspiracy theories and by shifting the blame in all other directions except towards the obvious culprits. Brave officers like Mr. Shah not only deserve recognition and accolades for their bravery but also demand our utmost attention towards the threat these militants pose to our land and people. Saturday, October 29th, witnessed another cowardly act of terror on our troops across the border in Afghanistan by the Taliban. Their mission is to disrupt our efforts in making the region safer, and if we are not supporting the governments who are targeting these terrorists, then we are simply encouraging these terrorists to continue their dark and evil agenda. The justice must be served to the relatives and loved ones of those baring the pain of these terrorist activities, and the time is now!
Maj David Nevers
DET-United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command