Hawzah News Agency- the commemorative gathering was held at the martyr’s family residence and attended by the custodian of the Jamkaran Holy Mosque, senior provincial officials, law enforcement commanders, and members of Qom’s media community.
The ceremony brought together Hojatoleslam Ali Ojaqnejad, custodian of the Jamkaran Holy Mosque, representatives of the Qom Press Association, senior police officials, the governor’s advisor on veterans and martyrs’ affairs, and the director general of the provincial Department of Culture and Islamic Guidance. The gathering was described as both intimate and deeply spiritual.
Veteran narrator of martyrs’ stories Haj Hossein Kaji addressed the audience, recounting memories of Martyr Abbas Asadi and emphasizing that the dignity and stature of martyrs extend to their families as well. “The families of martyrs are partners in this moral greatness,” he said, underscoring their patience and steadfastness.
In his remarks, Hojatoleslam Ojaqnejad stressed that honoring the families of martyrs is a collective responsibility. “It is our honor to pay tribute to the families of martyrs, especially this dear martyr who sacrificed his life for the security of the country,” he said, adding that society remains indebted to those who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
The ceremony concluded with the inauguration of a grassroots volunteer group named after Martyr Abbas Asadi, launched by a number of religious activists in Qom as a lasting tribute to his legacy of service and sacrifice.
Martyr Abbas Asadi, a law enforcement officer known as a “Defender of Security,” is survived by four children. His wife is expecting their fifth child. He was killed on the evening of January 8 in the Azar district of Qom during unrest, after being attacked by rioters. His death has been widely mourned as a symbol of the heavy toll paid by security forces in maintaining public order and protecting civilians.
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