Thousands pay tribute to 'hero' Osama on 1st death anniv

May 03, 2012 11:45

Thousands of people rallied in Quetta on Wednesday to pay tribute to Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden on his first death anniversary, witnesses said. More than 1,500 activists from a pro-Taliban religious political party gathered in the city's central Mezan Square, carrying Bin Laden posters, shouting "Long Live Osama' and torched a US flag, reports the Daily Times.

"Osama was a hero of the whole Muslim world, he was the real mujahid (holy warrior),' Abdul Qadir Looni, a party leader said while addressing the rally.

"He will be remembered forever in our hearts,' he added. The demonstrators also prayed for Taliban leader Mullah Omar.

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