A Suicide Bomber Survives To Tell His Story

Photo: Umar Fidai failed to detonate his suicide vest and survived

Pakistan: Teenager Tells Of Failed Suicide Bomb Mission -- BBC

Umar Fidai survived when his explosive vest failed to detonate properly. His family has not been in touch since he was found lying in the street.

In early April a suicide blast ripped though a Pakistani shrine packed with thousands of devotees, leaving scores dead. Both attackers were schoolboys in their early teens. But one survived and told the BBC's Aleem Maqbool what made him want to take his life and the lives of others.

"All I was thinking was that I had to detonate myself near as many people as possible. When I decided it was the right time, it was a moment of happiness for me," said 14-year-old Umar Fidai.

"I thought that there would be a little bit of pain, but then I would be in heaven."

Umar did not make it to paradise. Instead, we find him in custody.

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My Comment: This boy's life is now ruined. With no family and no future .... the only value that he now has is the information and knowledge that he possesses about his suicide minders and his indoctrination on being a suicide bomber.