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Heroic Boxer Saves Hostage, Foils Airport Knife Attack

3/8/2025

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In a gripping act of courage at Almaty Airport, former boxer Musa Abdraim, 52, bravely exchanged his safety for that of 21-year-old hostage Botagoz Mukhtarova during a knife threat. His quick thinking disarmed the assailant, resulting in the suspect's arrest. Abdraim's heroism will be honored with a state medal, while the attacker faces up to 12 years behind bars.

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Story summary

In a gripping act of courage at Almaty Airport, former boxer Musa Abdraim, 52, bravely exchanged his safety for that of 21-year-old hostage Botagoz Mukhtarova during a knife threat. His quick thinking disarmed the assailant, resulting in the suspect's arrest. Abdraim's heroism will be honored with a state medal, while the attacker faces up to 12 years behind bars.