Road in Duki to be named after female doctor who survived acid attack: Balochistan CM Bugti
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced on Sunday that a major road in the Duki district will be named after Dr Mahnoor Nasir, a doctor who suffered an acid attack in June, in honour of her “bravery, resilience and services as a medical professional”. Dr Nasir, a 29-year-old female doctor at Quetta’s Civil Hospital, was seriously injured in June when a hospital employee allegedly…
Balochistan's Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has announced that a major road in Duki district will be named after Dr Mahnoor Nasir, a courageous female doctor who survived an acid attack in June. Dr Nasir, a 29-year-old medical professional at Quetta’s Civil Hospital, was gravely injured when a hospital employee allegedly threw acid on her, causing severe burns to her face, chest, legs, and other body parts. The perpetrator, identified as Humayun Shah, was reportedly killed in an encounter after fleeing on a bus.
Chief Minister Bugti praised Dr Nasir's "bravery, courage, and sense of duty," emphasizing that her determination serves as an example for the women of Balochistan. He shared the decision to rename "Haji Amanullah Masjid Road, adjacent to Damani Chowk, Duki" as "Dr Mahnoor Nasar Road, Duki" on social media platform X, effective immediately.
The acid attack on Dr Nasir garnered widespread condemnation, leading to a strike by doctors in Quetta demanding a thorough investigation. In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court deemed "vitriolage" (acid attack) as a crime more severe than homicide.
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