Abdul Aziz Usmani is a 7-year-old Muslim student, who is an American citizen of Pakistani heritage.

Abdul was physically assaulted as he was riding home on a school bus from Weatherstone Elementary School in Cary, North Carolina.

He was reportedly assaulted Friday afternoon by five other children riding in the bus who allegedly made references to Islam, Muslims, and Pakistan during the attack.

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Zeeshan-ul-Hassan Usmani the boy's father said his son was punched in the face, had his arm twisted and was kicked in the stomach.

The father said his children had faced bullying in the past.

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