ISLAMABAD – The 52nd martyrdom anniversary of Major Shabbir Sharif, a recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today (December 6).
During the Pak-India war of 1971, Major Sharif was ordered to capture high ground near the Sulemanki Headworks. The position was defended by Indian infantry, supported by a squadron of tanks.
He captured the area, killing 43 Indian soldiers and destroying four tanks. He and his men also repulsed counter-attacks by two enemy battalions.
On December 6, 1971, he embraced martyrdom while fighting gallantly.
