Amred Forces Persons Martyred in Snow clearance Operation

Posted By Rida Zaheer

According to ISPE press release No PR-2/2026-ISPR On night 2/3 January 2026, a Snow Clearance Operation was conducted, using heavy machinery to open Burzil Pass to facilitate operational movement of own forces in the area.

The snow clearance operation was led by Captain Asmad (age, 28 years and resident of Lahore). At around 2 AM on 03 January 26, while subject operation was ongoing, a snow slide triggered, resultantly Captain Asmad along with two soldiers and civilian machine operator (PWD) got entrapped. After intensive efforts, all four individuals were rescued from snow, however, condition of Captain Asmad, Sepoy Rizwan (age 32 years, resident of Attock) and Machine Operator Essa (resident of Astore) deteriorated and all three individuals embraced Shahadat.

These individuals rendered ultimate sacrifice by leading a challenging operation, in extreme weather conditions, to facilitate operational movement of forces. Their sacrifice and devotion to duty is testimony to the fact that all ranks of Pakistan Armed forces are determined to defend the motherland and will not hesitate to lay down their lives in the line of duty and devotion to cause.

Capt Asmad was laid to rest in lahore, The people standing on roadside throw flowers on his funeral. He was a brave and kind-hearted officerjoined the Pakistan Army through the 137 Long Course, was commissioned in 5 Sindh Regiment, and was serving as GSO-III at HQ 80 Brigade. His courage will be remembered, his sacrifice will be honored, and his name will live forever in the hearts of the nation.

May Allah grant him the highest ranks in Jannah and give patience to his family. Ameen.
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