Khan and four of the passengers who helped restrain his attacker (Domenic Bordin, Keith Charlton, Gregory Martin and Garry Stewart)  were awarded the Commendation for Brave Conduct from the Governor of Victoria, John Landy, in November 2004.
Khan and four of the passengers who assisted in subduing his assailant (Domenic Bordin, Keith Charlton, Gregory Martin, and Garry Stewart) were honored with the Commendation for Brave Conduct from Governor John Landy in November 2004.