This international student helped Bondi attack victims. It could cost him

Abdullah Ashraf, an international law student from Pakistan, assisted victims during the Bondi Beach terror attack, potentially risking his visa status. His student visa had lapsed while he was on compassionate leave from his studies at the University of New South Wales. Ashraf helped an injured police officer, a young mother and her children, and held the hand of victim Dan Elkayam as he died.

The December 14 attack resulted in the death of 15 people at a Hanukkah event. Ashraf, who was driving a rideshare car at the time, felt a sense of purpose when he heard gunshots nearby. He held the mother's children safe and ensured she was conscious, providing her with reassurance. Ashraf also helped a French man named Dan Elkayam, holding his hand as he passed away.

He experienced significant trauma following the incident, which led to his compassionate leave. Ashraf applied for a new student visa but remains anxious about the outcome. If his visa is denied, he would face a challenging situation. Despite the risks, Ashraf expressed his love for Australia and his desire to continue working with the Aboriginal Legal Service, an organization he volunteered with during his studies.