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GRAND SLAM
*Martyr of Burejal*
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During 2012-14, Swike, a turquoise lake in Potohar wilderness, was one favorite outing of ours
After a tiring Trek n Swim session our dining retreat was a modest truck driver hotel Jhal Chakkiyan Ki Daal, serving the delicacy of the same name
Beside our hotel was a signboard
Major Shahnawaz Shaheed, Sitara e Jurrat
8 Baloch Abbasia
Hero of Burejal
First Shaheed of #SeptemberWar (now this is incorrect)
but the officer definitely was among the leading elements of Operation GRAND SLAM crossing start line at 0500 on Sep1
8 Baloch & 13 Lancers were part of Brigade Attack on Chhamb
They initially met the southern screen positions at Burejal manned by J&K Militia and cleared it
Major Shahnawaz commanding a company of 8 Baloch earned Sitara e Jurrat on his battle heroics
The officer fell to MG fire
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#SeptemberWar
*Defence Day Special*
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I have frequented Major Aziz Bhatti's place more than others
From Kharian as Staff Officer of an Infantry Brigade
From Kakul with my cadets as Platoon Commander PMA
From Mangla with a friend Maj Qaisar, during leave pending retirement
Our solo Nishan e Haider from 1965 war is buried in the compound of his home in Ladian, a village near Gujrat
He earned glory in vital defence of BRBL Canal
Ichhogil Canal for Indians, who despite their magnificent push were denied a crossing across this formidable obstacle
It was timely fire support from Artillery and Air Force and daring delaying actions at Hudiyara & Barki by Infantry
It was a tale of missed opportunities and lack of determination on the Indian side
They would console themselves with a 'prize win' of otherwise insignificant Barki
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