Namaz-e-Janaza of Pakistan Army’s Peace Keeper Subedar Tanveer Hussain who embraced shahadat in Congo held in Chakwal

Rawalpindi, May 14, 2013 (PPI-OT): Namaz-e-Janaza of a Pakistan Army Peace Keeper, Subedar Tanveer Hussain who embraced shahadat in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 7th May 2013 in a fire fight when an Armed rebel group Ambushed a logistic convoy of Pakistani Peace Keeping Contingent, while en route to its camp, was offered at his native village Nakka Kahut, Tehsil Talagang, Distt: Chakwal today. Subedar Tanveer Hussain was buried with full military honour.

It may be mentioned that Pakistan Army troops have been rendering valuable services in various UN Peacekeeping Operations since 1960. At present more than 8000 officers and men of Pakistan Army are deployed as peacekeepers in different parts of the World. Up till now, 135 Pakistani Peacekeepers have sacrificed their lives while maintaining peace around the globe.

A large number of military personnel, relative of shaheed and locals offered Namaz-e-Janaza for the departed soul.

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