A routine afternoon turned into a scene of devastation when a man identified as Liaqat Ali was killed after confronting a suspected suicide bomber near his home, according to eyewitness accounts and family members.
Moments before the deadly explosion, Liaqat Ali had returned home from duty while his elderly mother was inside the house. As he prepared to take livestock outside, he reportedly called out to his mother, asking for a bottle of water before leaving. His mother then asked her granddaughter to hand him the bottle.
Family members said Liaqat Ali took the water bottle, placed a shawl over his shoulder, and stepped out of the house — unaware it would be his final moments alive.
Shortly afterward, loud voices were heard from outside. According to relatives, Liaqat Ali appeared to be questioning an unfamiliar man standing nearby.
Hearing the exchange, his brother Naveed Ali rushed outside and witnessed the confrontation. He said Liaqat Ali repeatedly asked the stranger who he was and what he was doing there.
“Brother asked him his name, but he stayed silent,” Naveed Ali recalled. “Then my brother asked him to show his identity card. The man replied that he did not understand Punjabi and instead demanded my brother’s ID card.”
According to the family, the situation escalated within seconds. As Liaqat Ali reached into his pocket to take out his identification card, the suspected suicide bomber detonated explosives strapped to his body.
“The blast was so powerful that we froze for a few moments,” Naveed Ali said while describing the horrifying scene. “When we ran toward my brother, human body parts were scattered everywhere. We could not understand what had happened.”
Initial accounts suggest the suicide bomber was allegedly heading toward the Mankor check post. However, Liaqat Ali’s suspicion and timely questioning may have prevented the attacker from reaching the intended target.
Family members believe his actions potentially saved the lives of several security personnel stationed at the checkpoint.
Liaqat Ali is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. His eldest son is 17 years old, his daughter is 13, and his youngest son is 10.
Standing beside his brother’s grave, Naveed Ali spoke emotionally about the loss and sacrifice.
“Sometimes I feel that if I had run faster, maybe I could have saved him,” he said. “But it was the will of Allah. My brother sacrificed his own life and saved many people at the check post.”
The incident has once again highlighted the continuing security threats faced by communities living near sensitive security installations and the devastating human cost of militant violence.
Disclaimer: This report is based on eyewitness accounts, family statements, and available information at the time of reporting.
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