A dignified ceremony was held in Swabi to commemorate the 26th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed, NH. The ceremony was attended by Inspector General Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North, Major General Anjum Riaz, who paid his respects at the mausoleum of the martyr.
Key Highlights:
– Tribute to the Martyr: The IG Frontier Corps paid floral tributes and offered Fateha at the mausoleum of Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed.
– Guard of Honor: A contingent of Frontier Corps personnel presented a guard of honor to the martyr.
– Book of Condolence: The IG Frontier Corps expressed his admiration for the martyr’s supreme sacrifice in the book of condolence.
– Meeting with Family: The IG Frontier Corps met with the martyr’s family, praising their resilience and strength.
About Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed:
– Martyrdom: Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed made the ultimate sacrifice on July 5, 1999, during the Kargil conflict.
– Known as: He is remembered as the “Lion of Kargil” for his bravery and valor.
– Military Career: He belonged to the 90th PMA Long Course and was commissioned in the Sindh Regiment. At the time of his martyrdom, he was serving with the 12th Northern Light Infantry