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Remembering Brig Tariq Mehmood TM Shaheed

Born on 18th Oct 1938
23 L/C ex 2BR / 1,2,3 CDO Bn SSG
SJ (Twice), SI(M), SbT

Brigadier Tariq Mehmood Shaheed had the honor of serving in 1 CDO Bn SSG, 2 CDO Bn SSG, and 3 CDO Bn SSG. He commanded 3 CDO Battalion for 7 years and 3 months.

Known as the “Man of Steel” and “TM Tiger,” he was one of the most decorated SSG Commandos, renowned for his courage, leadership, and bravery in battle.

Brigadier Tariq Mehmood Shaheed embraced Shahadat on 29 May 1989 during a free-fall display at Rahwali, Gujranwala, due to a parachute malfunction.

May Allah grant him the highest ranks in Jannah. Ameen.

 

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39th shahadat anniversary of Capt Salik Nawaz Cheema Shaheed

Pride of Nation
Pride of 67L/C ex 127Med AA regt/3CDO Bn SSG
24 Sep 1987

Operation Qiadat reaches it's climax at the dizzy heights of Siachen, Captain Salik Nawaz Cheema, a team leader in the Ebrahim Company of the SS Group's 3 Commando "Powindah" Bn, is grievously wounded by machine gun fire as he closes in on the Rana Post, aka Ashok Post.

the daring assault involved troops advancing uphill in extreme terrain and conditions, under direct enemy observation, making it a risky gamble at the Bilafond La. was a first for the PA in this icy wasteland.

Salik was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat. a memorial at the Attock Fort.