Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi, focal person for the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and former deputy mayor of Islamabad, strongly condemned the Imambargah attack in Tarlai, calling it a cowardly and inhumane assault on worshippers and the country’s social harmony. He urged the state to take immediate and stringent action against the perpetrators and any facilitators, saying such brutal actors deserve no mercy.
The collective funeral prayer for the victims was held at the Imambargah in Tarlai where the mood was somber and communities gathered in large numbers to pay respects. Religious, social, and political figures joined mourners as every heart bore the weight of the loss and attendees offered tributes to those killed in the attack.
Present at the funeral were Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi and Islamabad Inspector General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, both offering condolences to grieving families. They expressed solidarity with the bereaved and prayed for the victims’ elevated status while calling for the speedy recovery of the injured.
After the funeral, Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi visited PIMS, Polyclinic and CDA Hospital to check on the wounded from the Imambargah attack. He inspected various wards, inquired about patient conditions and received briefings from doctors and medical staff. He directed that all victims be provided immediate and highest-standard medical care and commended hospitals for initiating emergency measures.
The delegation also went to Jamia Al-Sadiq Imambargah to oversee arrangements for washing the bodies and to offer condolences to families. Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi told relatives that the government stands with them and vowed that those responsible for the attack will be brought to justice under the law.
He praised the timely response of rescue teams, security forces and medical personnel for their prompt action at the scene and in hospitals. Emphasizing national unity, he said that brotherhood and solidarity are Pakistan’s greatest strength against terrorism. May the martyrs be granted high ranks and the bereaved be given patience.
