Islamabad: Aug 07, 2021 (TNS): 63rd martyrdom anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, was observed today (Saturday).
Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed was born in Hoshiarpur city of the eastern Punjab on 22nd July in 1914.
In August 1958, he was assigned to launch an offensive against Indian forces in the area of Lakshmipur.
Major Tufail Muhammad faced heavy resistance from enemy, but carried on with his mission and embraced martyrdom.
He was awarded with Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan’s highest military award for his courage and bravery.
