50th martyrdom anniversary of Sawar Muhammad Hussain being observed today
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The 50th martyrdom anniversary of Sawar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today.
Sawar Hussain was born on 18th January, 1949 at Jatli village in Gujar Khan. He was the first soldier to be awarded Nishan-e-Haider.
While directing fire from recoilless rifles, he was hit in the chest by a burst of machine-gun fire and embraced martyrdom on 10 December 1971 in Shakargarh.
Sawar Muhammad Hussain had the distinction of being the first Jawan (a rank of foot soldier in Pakistan Army) to be awarded the highest award Nishan-e-Haider for his gallantry, unmatchable.
Tribute to Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed, Nishan - e - Haider, on 50th Martyrdom anniversary for his supreme sacrifice in Zafarwal- Shakargarh Sector, 1971. His fearless actions inflicted heavy losses on enemy destroying 16 Indian Tanks thus proving that courage knows no bounds
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) December 9, 2021
Meanwhile, Director General ISPR, Major General Babar Iftikhar has paid rich tribute to Sawar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on his 50th Martyrdom anniversary for his supreme sacrifice in Zafarwal- Shakargarh Sector, in 1971.
