Muslim hero saved Sri Lankan cricket team from terrorists

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The driver of the bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team that was attacked in the Pakistani city of Lahore has given a dramatic account of the assault.

Khalil Ahmed said that he and the players had a "lucky escape" when a rocket and a grenade were fired at his vehicle but caused minimal damage.

Mr Ahmed said that once he realised his coach was under attack, he drove at top speed to escape.

He said it was only by "the grace of God" that he and the players survived.

'Shocked'

"When we left the hotel under police escort I remember thinking how quiet the roads were," Mr Ahmed said in an interview with the BBC Urdu service.




Mr Ahmed has been hailed a hero by the media

"As we approached the city's Liberty Roundabout, I slowed down. Just then what seemed to be a rocket was fired at my coach, but it missed and I think flew over the top of the vehicle.

"Almost immediately afterwards a person ran in front of the bus and threw a grenade in our direction. But it rolled underneath the coach and did not seem to cause that much damage.

"Soon after that I was aware that the vehicles had come under attack by firearms. I was shocked and stunned."

Mr Ahmed said that it was only after a Sri Lankan official on board the vehicle yelled at him to drive fast that he became "sparked up" and drove off from the scene of the attack "as fast as I dared".

He said he saw several of the gunmen, all aged between 20 and 30, "many sporting beards".

The bus driver, who is now recovering with his family, has already been hailed a hero by the Pakistani press.

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[exChristian666]

Bravo, We need more heroes like this guy in world.

[justmuneebs]

this man saved the day..

and may the souls of our police officers rest in peace who laid their lives for the sake of providing security to the respected guests!!

Amen!!

[farhandafunk]

salam from Sri Lanka

[zkhannn]

india was involved in attack on srilankan team, indian warned srilanka not to come to pakistan for playing cricket. but at the denial, indian agents attacked on srilankan team. india is a terrorist state.

[only4lovya]

you know there was a thing bring tears in my eyes but lisiing this news, We're proud Pakistani and we treat our guest like an angel in the house. But we still sorry for this incident happen to our guest in our country, And I salute to this Pakistani POLICE OFFICERS who give their life's to save our angles. May Allaha keep you you all under his umbrella and give your families a peace in their heart...

AMEEN

Kami Ali

[fgfgfgfgfgfg2005]

im from pakistan nd i respect my sirilankan muslim brother allah bless u...

[infaslive]

man thanks 4 saving our cricket team ur a hero may allah bless u.

[nisasa1820]

thank you for saving many lives

[nomi384]

u people also should notice the thing that the pakistani police also saved srilanka players and die just 4 them.

[mayatheassassin123]

Ohhh ya ur pakistani bus driver is good guy atleast he bravely evacuated all players....God Bless him

[alaFM]

He's the hero of the day. thank you for saving many lives.