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The 1965 war veteran Sepoy Maqbool Hussain breathed his last at Combined Military Hospital in Attock on Tuesday, the military’s media wing reported.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the funeral prayers of the deceased soldier will be offered on Wednesday “with full military honours”.
Sepoy Maqbool Hussain of Azad Kashmir Regiment got injured during the 1965 war and was taken prisoner by the Indian Army. After languishing in Indian jails for 40 years, Maqbool Hussain was released in 2005. He was awarded Sitara-i-Jurrat for his gallantry services.
The army chief has expressed grief on the demise of the veteran soldier, ISPR added.
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Aug 29, 2018 12:29am
Soldiers never die. Hats off.
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Aug 29, 2018 01:20am
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
A very heart touching news
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Aug 29, 2018 01:48am
RIP
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Aug 29, 2018 02:15am
A brave soldier who suffered at hands of indian army. No professionalism.
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Aug 29, 2018 02:23am
today the nation is deprived of a true patriot .who never ever compromised on the dignity and sovereignty of PAKISTAN may his soul rest in peace
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Aug 29, 2018 03:48am
Great man
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Aug 29, 2018 04:23am
I will never forgive Indians who torturing him.
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Aug 29, 2018 04:33am
May he rest in peace
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Aug 29, 2018 07:52am
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون
Salute!
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Aug 29, 2018 10:03am
Indeed a great man worth making a movie on.
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Aug 30, 2018 07:07am
A brave soul. RIP
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Aug 31, 2018 11:15am
Wars has consequences. This soldier is the example.
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