Renowned Sindhi poet Dr Aakash Ansari tragically lost his life in a mysterious fire at his residence in Citizen Colony, Hyderabad, on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
The incident has sparked widespread grief and calls for an investigation into the cause of the fire.
As reported. a fire erupted at the residence of Dr Akash Ansari in the Happy Homes area of Citizen Colony due to a short circuit that reduced all valuables into ashes.
The Rescue team of 1122 reached the incident site and extinguished the fire after hectic efforts however could not save Dr Akash Ansari while his son severely injured,
The Rescue team shifted the body of the deceased and injured to the hospital.
The news of his untimely death has left both literary and political communities in shock.
Provincial Minister for Culture Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah expressed deep condolences and urged authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident.
His funeral is scheduled at Shaikh Umar graveyard near Badin town.
Thousands have taken to social media to pay tribute to Dr Ansari’s legacy.
Born on December 25, 1956, near Badin, Dr. Ansari completed his MBBS from Liaquat Medical University in 1984.
He was celebrated for his revolutionary poetry which played a significant role during General Ziaul Haq’s rule. His poems were translated into English and performed by notable singers like Abida Parveen.
Dr Ansari was associated with Rasool Bux Palijo-led Awami Tehreek and contested the 1988 general elections from Badin.
He co-founded the daily newspaper Sawaal with Hassan Dars in 1995 and established an NGO to support coastal communities in Sindh.
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