The 52nd martyrdom anniversary of Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider was observed on Tuesday. He was born on 4 April 1938 in a small village named Dinga near Kharian Cantt.
Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed heroically repulsed innumerable attacks by enemy, inflicting heavy losses in battle of Hilli during 1971 War.
He was buried in the village of Boaldar District-Dinajpur in Bangladesh. There is a monument, Major Akram Shaheed Memorial, in the midst of Jhelum city.
Meanwhile armed Forces of Pakistan, CJCsSC& Services Chiefs pay glowing tribute to Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider on his 52nd Shahadat Anniversary today. Displaying valour against all odds, Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed heroically repulsed innumerable attacks by enemy inflicting heavy losses in the battle of Hilli during 1971 War.
This epic resistance demonstrated by Major Akram did not allow Indian army to capture even an inch of the motherland till he embraced Shahadat. Such exemplary courage is the hallmark of defenders of our motherland.
Major Muhammad Akram’s martyrdom anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by the Armed Forces of Pakistan to defend the motherland.
