Humayun Shah
Coverage of Humayun Shah in the Nexus archive.
- Acid attack on female doctor in Pakistan highlights safety fears of women practitioners
A woman doctor, Mahnoor Nasir, was attacked with acid at her hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, sustaining burns to 7% of her body. The suspected perpetrator, Humayun Shah, a lift operator at the facility, was killed by officers at a bus station. The attack triggered strikes and protests demanding safety and justice for female medical professionals.
- Police probe motive behind Quetta acid attack
Police are investigating the motive behind an acid attack on Dr. Mahnoor Nasir in Quetta, where the attacker was killed during his escape. The provincial government has provided specialized medical care and is covering recovery expenses, while the Young Doctors Association continues a strike demanding improved workplace security.
- Doctors go on strike in Quetta over heinous acid attack
Doctors in Quetta announced an indefinite strike to protest an acid attack on Mahnoor Nasir, a female colleague at Civil Hospital. The attacker, Humayun Shah, was killed in an encounter, while Dr. Nasir remains in stable condition in Karachi. Abdul Razzaq, a ward boy who aided her, was recognized for his actions, and political leaders condemned the incident.