1965 war hero: Pakistan Army pays homage to Major Aziz Bhatti

September 12 marks the 55th death anniversary of Nishan-e-Haider awardee

The Pakistan Army has paid homage to Major Raja Aziz Bhatti who embraced martyrdom while defending the country during 1965 war with India.

“Nation honours the supreme sacrifice by Major Raja Aziz Bhatti shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, in 1965 war,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a tweet on Friday.

September 12 marks the 55th death anniversary of Bhatti who was a company commander deployed in the Burki area of Lahore front during the 1965 war.

“His stellar leadership and courage beckons us to defend Pakistan, come what may,” the ISPR added.

Nation honours the supreme sacrifice by Major Raja Aziz Bhatti shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, in 1965 war. His stellar leadership and courage beckons us to defend Pakistan, come what may.#OurMartyrsOurHeroes pic.twitter.com/GVwoFn65m8

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) September 11, 2020

To pay homage to the brave son of soil and hero of 1965 war, wreath laying ceremony was held at his village Ladian in Gujrat, where floral wreath was laid on behalf of Chief of Army staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Every year, the anniversary is celebrated with traditional fervour and the valour of the Nishan-e-Haider awardee.

Nishan-e-Haider is conferred upon soldiers who perform acts of great heroism in circumstances of extreme danger, or to those who demonstrate bravery of the highest order or devotion to the country in the presence of the enemy.