HELP Shamsul Anwar save the life of his 14-year old girl kidnapped by Terrorists

UPDATE 4: Read the latest update Shamsul Anwar, Hoax? Whodunnit – My Analysis
UPDATE 3: Great News – SHO Westridge CONFIRMS Madina Anwar has been recovered safely – WOW thank you everyone for this great news, a genuine shot out to everyone who played their part, we have together literally made a difference

 

UPDATE 2: We have been assured that Ansar Burney & the concerned authorities are fully managing the case – the necessary support is fully available and there is NO NEED to donate at this point. Inshallah AFTER the girl is released we will together help raise funds for entire FAMILY but at the moment choose not to aggravate a difficult situation. The family at the moment only needs your prayers for the safe return of Madina Anwar

 

UPDATE 1: After the flurry of updates across the web regarding fund raising for Shamsul Anwar’s daughter, we also did push for fund raising to help generate the ransom Rs. 1.8 Million, it has been suggested that under the guidance of many important citizen activists they together will positively fulfill the need for any ransom demand as the negotiations mature. We also do not want to set this as an online precedence for future kidnapping for ransom issues by opening the flood gates for other terrorists opportunists. Despite all our genuine concern for helping this family, please refrain from sending donations, but do not let go on the pressure on the Government of Pakistan to help secure the release of Mahina Anwar, as of now please DO NOT send money into the account numbers that were shared before

 

Today I am shocked at reading an article in The News titled Waiting to receive pieces of daughter’s dead body which narrates a shocking story of a Pakistan Army Lance Naik (r) Shamsul Anwar who is pleading for authorities to help save the life of his 14-year old daughter Madina Anwar, who was kidnapped in May 2011 and the captors have given him till the 12th of January to come forward with the ransom money of Rs. 1.8 Million.

Lets help save Shamsul Anwar’s familyLOBBY: To help Shamsul Anwar please raise as much awareness as possible, suggest
WRITE TO AVAAZ: Write to Avaaz telling them to take this issue global – by literally copy pasting the text below Contact Avaaz
UGET GOVT OF PAKISTAN INVOLVED: Write to ALL government leaders in Pakistan

DONATE: A WORD OF CAUTION – Please hold back any planned account transactions, a group of citizens are setting up an escrow account to ensure the funds are judiciously transfered to the rightful people, more update as things materialize. People are working to responsibly handle this crisis ensuring the safety of the girl etc – just hold back for any details in the morning

 

This tragic kidnapping story comes in the shadow of two sons who were previously kidnapped in 2006 – Mohammad Yaseen, 16, a student of 10th class, and Faizullah, 14, a 9th class student of Noor School in Dhoke Gujran — on May 15, 2006. The ransom for the release of both his sons were slated at Rs. 1.4 Million but Mohammed Yaseen was later found mercilessly killed chopped up into pieces on a wood-cutting saw, the entire video recorded on a CD and placed along with his remains in a gunny bag. Fortunately for Shamsul Anwar he did recover his younger son but due to the medicines injected into his body during captivity, is suffering from blood cancer

The story of the should have been highly acclaimed hero, Shamsul Anwar starts in January 2001 where he single handedly save the lives of hundreds of people from a terrorist bomb in Rawalpindi

“It was 1st of January, 2001 when I entered the Jamia Masjid of Dhoke Gujran at Misrial Road, Rawalpindi, at about 2:10 p.m. when the ‘imam’ was reciting ‘khutba’ and I was late. I rushed to the basement of the mosque to perform ablution (‘wazu’) where I saw a man who was planting some explosives packed in a steel box and he was busy in plugging wires into the detonation device. As I was an army personnel and had been serving with bomb disposal unit, I sensed the danger. I clutched the ‘terrorist’ from the back without asking any question or giving him any warning as he had plugged one wire into the device and remaining three were in his hands and he was about to put it into the detonator. I started shouting for help but nobody listened to my cries as the ‘khutba’ was being recited on the loudspeaker. In the meantime, the terrorist, carrying a gun, asked me to leave him otherwise he would shoot me but I refused to free him and entangled my left leg in between his two legs as he could not somersault me. After he observed that I was not going to release him, he started firing aiming at my leg and emptied his revolver. I sustained three bullets in my left leg and remaining three missed.

“Meanwhile, some worshippers gathered there and grabbed him as I told people that his revolver was empty. The terrorist warned me that he would teach me a lesson and make me an example. I was shifted to the CMH and the ‘terrorist’ was taken to an undisclosed place by the agencies. As many as 17 terrorists of the outfit were arrested on information provided by the nabbed ‘terrorist’. I remained under treatment for about a month and sent home with a team of security personnel of the army commanded by a JCO. The security personnel remained with me for about a year and protected my family and me stringently. Finally, the security was withdrawn.

This hero who must have saved the lives of hundreds of people in 2001 is now being made to suffer brutally… is this how we treat our heroes in Pakistan. Lets not let Shamsul Anwar down, lets put pressure on everyone to help this national hero. Pakistan must not go silent


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123 responses to “HELP Shamsul Anwar save the life of his 14-year old girl kidnapped by Terrorists”

  1. sowebahanif Avatar
    sowebahanif

    RT @farhanmasood: #ShamsulAnwar [who saved the lives of hundreds of ppl now needs your help to save the life of HIS 14-year old daughter

  2. Mubasyra Avatar
    Mubasyra

    @DrAwab is it appropriate with respect to all dimensions of case?

    1. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @Mubasyra id rather push to save a life versus worry about "appropriate" – push as hard as you can #ShamsulAnwar

    2. Mubasyra Avatar
      Mubasyra

      @DrAwab no no doc i dont mean the aspect of image, i meant hype issues to endager the life of kid. #shamsulAnwar

    3. PTIrevolution Avatar
      PTIrevolution

      @Mubasyra @DrAwab agree, it shouldnt come on national tv otherwise kidnappers could react.

  3. azeemdada Avatar
    azeemdada

    @DrAwab not much time here. If PTI wants some publicity here and wants to prove its commitment act now. azam swati jtareen etc etc. help him

    1. azeemdada Avatar
      azeemdada

      @Alig2x u dont know him now do u. Flooding in his area 2 yrs ago. He rebuikt 100's of houses for free

  4. Sly_A Avatar
    Sly_A

    @DrAwab We should really get #ShamsulAnwar trending and try to help the man who stood for our nation..

    1. leenaxkrowden Avatar
      leenaxkrowden

      @Sly_A There are soo many profiles of guys and girls on this site http://t.co/whGw9y3s

  5. erajkiyani Avatar
    erajkiyani

    @DrAwab but how sir??? money is not an issue here..they are taking revenge.. #ShamsulAnwar girl can only be saved if state intervene

  6. Tiatns Avatar
    Tiatns

    @GHAFOOR786 Weird but funny to know my past life. Do you dare to see yours? http://t.co/YmHdcvII

  7. RashidEjaz Avatar
    RashidEjaz

    @SalarKhanKakar @ShahidQazi1 @mSaleemJaved @sanakazmi i would like to help, please advise how and what can i do? @rehanali77

    1. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @RashidEjaz @ShahidQazi1 @mSaleemJaved @sanakazmi @rehanali77 account details mentioned in the tweet. contribute asap. 12th deadline#kidnap

    2. RashidEjaz Avatar
      RashidEjaz

      @SalarKhanKakar @rehanali77 ok thx, pls have the father or concerned people email me at ejaz_rashid@rogers.com 2 discuss any additional hlp

    3. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @RashidEjaz @rehanali77 we donnu them sir. we are collecting money and sending them. pls find them here http://t.co/ZsVxDpmc

    4. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @RashidEjaz @rehanali77 @DrAwab awab bhahi Rashid sahb wants to help #Shamsulanwar . pls guide him ejaz_rashid@rogers.com

    5. RashidEjaz Avatar
      RashidEjaz

      @SalarKhanKakar @rehanali77 thx i just wanted to see if i can help additionally, dont know how much more they need. God bless u 4 helping

    6. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @RashidEjaz @rehanali77 may ALLAH safeguard his daugher. pls contact @DrAwab . may be he knows better than me.

    7. rehanali77 Avatar
      rehanali77

      @RashidEjaz @salarkhankakar @DrAwab Thanks guys. Could PTI leadership weigh in on the issue politically as well

    8. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @rehanali77 @RashidEjaz @DrAwab lets forget abt politics and remain just humans for the day. kaam kero spread the word. pls!

    9. rehanali77 Avatar
      rehanali77

      @SalarKhanKakar @rashidejaz @drawab understand ur logic.Don't 4get public collection can simply raise ransom demand.Political pressure helps

    10. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @rehanali77 @rashidejaz @drawab lets do what we can do brothers! and let the Powerfuls do the rest.

    11. RashidEjaz Avatar
      RashidEjaz

      @rehanali77 @SalarKhanKakar @DrAwab i agree but lets save the child and then talk about pressure. Time is of great importance.

  8. sanakazmi Avatar
    sanakazmi

    @SalarKhanKakar i read about it the news this morning, not on this blog. tragic.

    1. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @sanakazmi #TAMEER and #SZABIST both would be contributing. spread the word for donations on the numbers mentioned by them.we can do ourpart

    2. sanakazmi Avatar
      sanakazmi

      @SalarKhanKakar i'm not sure i agree that's the best strategy.

    3. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @sanakazmi http://t.co/ZsVxDpmc thats the link. his one son been sent slaughterd along with the video. now daughter. lets rush it dude!

    4. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @SalarKhanKakar request to hold back on #ShamsulAnwar transaction, a group of citizens want to setup an escrow amount to monitor- stay tuned

    5. SheherzadKaleem Avatar
      SheherzadKaleem

      @DrAwab @SalarKhanKakar has the escrow been set up? Would like to donate money.

    6. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @SheherzadKaleem no not yet details will follow as soon as the team follows through monitoring the negotiations too @SalarKhanKakar

    7. SheherzadKaleem Avatar
      SheherzadKaleem

      @DrAwab @SalarKhanKakar thanks for letting me know. Please keep us posted. Would really like to help this man.

    8. MahaIftiE Avatar
      MahaIftiE

      @DrAwab @sheherzadkaleem @salarkhankakar same here pls keep me posted as i want to donate money

    9. langgoodmyyji3 Avatar
      langgoodmyyji3

      @SheherzadKaleem http://t.co/bQxPhYj8

    10. mushrushxumbg9 Avatar
      mushrushxumbg9
    11. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @DrAwab keep me posted. #Tameer Quetta contributed today and would want to help more. whatever we could to help!

    12. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @DrAwab @SheherzadKaleem Great news MASHALLAH 🙂 are the kidnappers arrested? anything abt them?

    13. SalarKhanKakar Avatar
      SalarKhanKakar

      @DrAwab @SheherzadKaleem Awab can you confirm the news the little gal has been found? anything official? .

    14. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @SalarKhanKakar yes its been confirmed the SHO of the Westridge PS @SheherzadKaleem

  9. Loraleejob Avatar
    Loraleejob

    @LiaqatG Dare to know your past life? Dont miss out here now! http://t.co/jx20QArA

  10. teethmaestro Avatar
    teethmaestro

    Shamsul Anwar Update: I have been messaged a number of times that Ansar Burney is requesting NOT to raise hue about "Donations" as it might scare the captors to raising the demand

    On one hand I may agree on paying caution to the wind, but on the other hand, I fear the child has been kidnapped for 8 months – nothing has happened – with TWO days left for the 12th Jan ultimatum we have little chance to think and hope PUT pressure now, silently send the money into his account but KEEP THE PRESSURE up – im glad to share a number of people have been pledging money – without taking names I've gotten pledges for about Rs. 80,000 and am requesting all to send directly to the account, i hope that someone can monitor the account, I dont mind sending a lot more to this family [as it has seriously suffered], but at the same time I dont want it to transpire into something else…

    If anything the money collection on the social media will not hurt the negotiations, the public/press attention will. But with the cat already out of the bag – we have wasted 8 months I simply dont think sitting and hoping to watch quietly for 2 more days, we need solid proof that something is being done, otherwise let keep beating the awareness campaign –

    keep posting the updates, keep emailing the leadership – We must save this 14-year old girl, SIMPLY AS AN ACT OF DEFIANCE AGAINST TERRORISM

  11. Stand_tough Avatar
    Stand_tough

    @SalarKhanKakar omg may ALLAH protect her 🙁

  12. obaidnasir Avatar
    obaidnasir

    @DrAwab would be great if someone will be quick enough to take the initiative but don't know if giving them such amount will help or not.

  13. imranwaseem Avatar
    imranwaseem

    @DrAwab pls make some arrangements to collect donations…i think wont be difficult to find 900 people, i will donate for 5 people

    1. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @imranwaseem request to hold back on #ShamsulAnwar transaction, a group of citizens want to setup an escrow amount to monitor – stay tuned

  14. RafiShaan Avatar
    RafiShaan

    @DrAwab Can you kindly ask some1 in media to investigate about the story. Im not suspecting but whenever there r dialogue stories popup

    1. CharaCallegari1 Avatar
      CharaCallegari1

      @RafiShaan Twitter Users Make $60hr+ DAILY PAY! http://t.co/bAP5WdSA

  15. RafiShaan Avatar
    RafiShaan

    @DrAwab we r ready to contribute fair share

  16. hakafridi Avatar
    hakafridi

    @DrAwab do you have a collection platform like paypal etc?

    1. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @hakafridi no, i just started pushing his account number its easier as it directly to his account, paypal > pk etc in 2 days NOT possible

  17. MairaHashmi Avatar
    MairaHashmi

    @DrAwab Where to send it? is there any official campaign?

  18. Repatriated Avatar
    Repatriated

    @DrAwab But is paying the ransom, which will be used to terrorize even more innocent people, the right thing to do? #ShamsulAnwar

  19. amnakm Avatar
    amnakm

    @DrAwab I am in Rawalpindi these days. Can I have his account number? will deposit the amount tomorrow morning.

    1. amnakm Avatar
      amnakm

      @DrAwab thanks. will deposit tom morning.

    2. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @amnakm request to hold back on #ShamsulAnwar transaction, a group of citizens want to setup an escrow amount to monitor – stay tuned

    3. Maryyyam Avatar
      Maryyyam

      @DrAwab any information on where to donate ???? #shamsulanwar

  20. imranwaseem Avatar
    imranwaseem

    @DrAwab do u know BIC/swift code for international transfer

  21. kiranba Avatar
    kiranba

    RT @DrAwab: Donate via ATM PK select InterBankFundTransfer, BankofPunjab enter acc # 01200030015760002 http://t.co/kDrul88d #ShamsulAnwar

    1. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @kiranba request to hold back on #ShamsulAnwar transaction, a group of citizens want to setup an escrow amount to monitor – stay tuned

    2. kiranba Avatar
      kiranba

      @DrAwab sure, will do. I really hope things work out at that end.

  22. ImFilmmaker Avatar
    ImFilmmaker

    @jalalhussain Where to send?

    1. jalalhussain Avatar
      jalalhussain

      @ImFilmmaker Shamsul Anwar s/o Gul Anwar Acct# BBA-1576-2 Branch Code: 0120 Bank of Punjab, Chor Hartal, Rawalpindi Cantt, Peshawar Road.

    2. ImFilmmaker Avatar
      ImFilmmaker

      @jalalhussain how much is needed

    3. jalalhussain Avatar
      jalalhussain

      @ImFilmmaker He needs 17 lac more. Donate as much as you can!

    4. ImFilmmaker Avatar
      ImFilmmaker

      @jalalhussain Alright. Thx

    5. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @jalalhussain request to hold back on #ShamsulAnwar transaction, a group of citizens want to setup an escrow amount to monitor – stay tuned

  23. kiranba Avatar
    kiranba

    RT @DrAwab #ShamsulAnwar If 900 ppl gv Rs2000 we can reach 1.8 million account details to save 14-yr old http://t.co/kDrul88d #in #Pakistan

  24. FoziaSid Avatar
    FoziaSid

    @jalalhussain:where to send donation? Let people know…

    1. jalalhussain Avatar
      jalalhussain

      @FoziaSid Open the link.

  25. FoziaSid Avatar
    FoziaSid

    @jalalhussain :thanx 

  26. aleefbaypay Avatar
    aleefbaypay

    @DrAwab anyway for overseas people to help donate? #ShamsulAnwar

  27. ShumaylaTanveer Avatar
    ShumaylaTanveer

    Anyone can arrange for SWIFT CODE so we can transfer money from Out of Pakistan

    1. teethmaestro Avatar
      teethmaestro

      @ShumaylaTanveer A WORD OF CAUTION – Please hold back any planned account transactions, people are working to responsibly handle this crisis ensuring the safety of the girl etc – just hold back for any details in the morning.

  28. Zunnaira Avatar
    Zunnaira

    @DrAwab how can overseas help? Please share. This is the most painful thing to hear ever

  29. SairaAnsariPK Avatar
    SairaAnsariPK

    Please post the swift code or the new bank account details ASAP. I can't believe the amount this man has suffered. Is there no end to this madness and misery?

  30. Maryyyam Avatar
    Maryyyam

    @DrAwab please let me know or post a status

    1. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @Maryyyam will do

  31. BolKehLabb Avatar
    BolKehLabb

    @ZahiAlyy I have yet to get authenticity of this news. I mean the story erupted in an English newspaper and some unknown blogs, not on tv?

  32. incisoring Avatar
    incisoring

    @DrAwab done!

  33. anumzahid7 Avatar
    anumzahid7

    @jalalhussain i spoke to him & he has 3lakh now.he said he lost is ID card & wants money transferred to his wife's name through wstrn union

  34. KeyboardJihadi Avatar
    KeyboardJihadi

    @DrAwab Out of context, but every time I see your picture in my timeline, reminds me of 'Ghazi' Zahid Hamid. Sorry.

  35. mrcruizy Avatar
    mrcruizy

    @DrAwab DO NOT send donation?? why Dr.Sahib??? what happened? why shouldnt we send donations???

  36. mehrkashifali Avatar
    mehrkashifali

    @DrAwab join plz http://t.co/63V7hA2T

  37. 2paisay Avatar
    2paisay

    @DrAwab what about tying the noose around the terrorists. they did get paid last time & what'll stop them from doing it again 2 his next kid

  38. KaleemMuhammad Avatar
    KaleemMuhammad

    If you need to help him, please send him money by western Union. And send the mtcn number by sms. Only few hours left

  39. syedmasad Avatar
    syedmasad

    @DrAwab some of my friends in saudia want to donate. so should we hold it back? we hav contacted a friend in pk to deposit thru atm.advise

    1. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @syedmasad yes please – until we get updated on the situation lets not push anything #ShamsulAnwar

    2. syedmasad Avatar
      syedmasad

      @DrAwab from where r we going to get any update?i tried calling mr shams as well but didnt get thru

    3. DrAwab Avatar
      DrAwab

      @syedmasad please dont call him, he needs his PHONE free to receive the "important call" – when an update comes we will share #ShamsulAnwar

  40. Skh Avatar
    Skh

    I have transferred money through western union using the name Shamsul Islam. I sent the mtcn num to the cell number mentioned. Hope that's all I needed to do……someone can verify?

  41. teethmaestro Avatar
    teethmaestro

    Friends please DO NOT CALL Shamsul Anwar, since his number was shared in The News article it has spread like wildfire, and in turn he has panicked at receiving too many calls, mostly by well wishers meaning well, but in all honesty he needs his PHONE FREE to actually receive the ALL IMPORTANT CALL from the kidnappers

    I know we all mean well, but too much attention may actually start to hurt, a number of activists are busy trying to help ensure the safe return of the girl so as soon as we have any update I promise we will share immediately.

    1. NayelaSohail Avatar
      NayelaSohail

      @teethmaestro would you be knowing how much has been collected till yet?

    2. Haider Ali Avatar
      Haider Ali

      @teethmaestro Please update us with current Situation.

    3. ShumaylaTanveer Avatar
      ShumaylaTanveer

      @teethmaestro duniya news will interview him tonight…….is that true and if yes thn why its happening?they should wait until he will get his daughter

  42. alihammad Avatar
    alihammad

    @DrAwab nothin new in your post

  43. SamanJaf Avatar
    SamanJaf

    @DrAwab so u mean i shud not transfer the amount now? 🙁

  44. umarwarrior Avatar
    umarwarrior

    i am very happy and salute each and everyone of u who was involved in helping and insuring the safe return of Madina Anwar may Allah give me and others who couldnot participate toufiq to help next time we can Ameen and May Allah give the worst punishment to the one responsible and involved in the kidnapping of Madina Anwar Ameen

  45. fshah_ Avatar
    fshah_

    @DrAwab I am sorry, but are u certain that no funds are required?

  46. sarahrizvi Avatar
    sarahrizvi

    @jsiddiqui5 i read about that! need to get them out of Pak now! this family needs to seek asylum in another country! #Pakistan #shamsulanwar

  47. FaizaKhalid Avatar
    FaizaKhalid

    1st january 2001 was not friday. how come he mentioned this date for the planned bomb blast???

  48. FaizaKhalid Avatar
    FaizaKhalid

    it was friday on 1st december 2001. how come its mentioned about khutba n jumma prayer. it was monday.

  49. sanasaleem Avatar
    sanasaleem

    @DrAwab Is there another source for this besides Greg Mortenson of Pakistan?

  50. MOHAMMED_umar Avatar
    MOHAMMED_umar

    @DrAwab What about the kidnappers? have been punished?