Amjad Sabri
| Amjad Farid Sabri | |
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| Born | Amjad Farid Sabri 23 December 1976[1] Pakistan |
| Died | 22 June 2016 (aged 39)[1] Liaquatabad Town, Karachi, Pakistan |
| Cause of death | Assassination |
| Resting place | Paposh Nagar, Karachi |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Parent(s) | Ghulam Farid Sabri (father) |
| Relatives | Maqbool Ahmed Sabri (uncle) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Sufi |
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Amjad Farid (Fareed) Sabri (23 December 1976 – 22 June 2016) was a Pakistani singer and a proponent of the Sufi Muslim tradition. Son of Ghulam Farid Sabri of the Sabri Brothers, he emerged as one of South Asia's most prominent qawwali singers, often reciting poems written by his father and uncle.[2] He was shot dead in Karachi in a targeted killing claimed by a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban.[3]
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Career
Born on 23 December 1976, Amjad began learning qawwali music from his father at age nine and joined his father on stage to perform in 1988 at age 12. He from then on remained one of the most acclaimed qawwals on the Indian subcontinent and performed around the world.
Death
On 22 June 2016, Sabri was attacked by two armed motorcyclists in Liaquatabad Town, Karachi. The motorcyclists opened fire at his car, critically injuring Sabri, an associate and his driver. Sabri was shot twice in the head and once on the ear.[4][5] The three men including Sabri were taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital[6] but only Sabri died shortly after and resulting in minor injuries of others.[7]
The killing was claimed by a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban who accused Sabri of blasphemy.[3]
Tens of thousands of people attended Sabri's funeral in Karachi.[8] The murder met with condemnation from many public figures in Pakistan, and several protests were organised against the killing.[9][10][11][12][13]
References
- ^ a b Amjad Farid Sabri
- ^ Ali, Dawn.com | Imtiaz (22 June 2016). "Famed qawwal Amjad Sabri gunned down in Karachi". Retrieved 2016-06-23.
- ^ a b "They killed him – The Express Tribune". 22 June 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
- ^ Khan, Faraz (3 May 2015). "Amjad Sabri shot dead in Karachi – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
- ^ "Renowned Pakistani singer Qawwal Amjad Sabri shot dead in Karachi". Firstpost. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
- ^ "Renowned qawwali singer Amjad Sabri killed in Karachi gun attack: hospital sources". Dunya News. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ http://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/cctv-footage-shows-amjad-sabris-killers-escaping-easily-on-a-motorcycle-without-interference/. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ^ "Amjad Sabri laid to rest amid sobs, tears". Samaa TV.
- ^ Desk, Entertainment (3 May 2015). "Nation mourns Amjad Sabri's death – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
- ^ Web Desk (23 June 2016). "Malala Yousafzai sends condolence message over Sabri's death". Geo TV. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ Staff Reporter (23 June 2016). "NCJP offers condolence on assassination of Qawal Amjad Sabri". Lahore World. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ Web Desk (23 June 2016). "Civil society stages protest against Amjad Sabri's murder". Dunya News. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ Web Desk (23 June 2016). "MWM HOLD PROTEST AT ISLAMABAD PRESS CLUB AGAINST AMJAD SABRI ASSASSINATION". Shiite News. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
