Army pays tribute to Sowar Muhammad Hussain on 52nd martyrdom anniversary

The armed forces of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs on Sunday paid a glowing tribute to Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed, recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, on his 52nd martyrdom anniversary, the military said in a statement.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the 1971 war at Zafarwal Shakargarh Sector, Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed’s fearless actions and indomitable courage inflicted heavy losses upon the enemy as he single handedly destroyed 16 Indian tanks.

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“Sowar Muhammad Hussain’s martyrdom anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by the Armed Forces of Pakistan to defend the motherland,” it hailed.

The military's media wing also asked countrymen to remember these heroes who have laid down their lives in defence of motherland, saying the nation is proud of its gallant sons.