Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, and General Syed Aamer Raza observed the 78th martyrdom anniversary of Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to the soldier on this occasion.
During the 1948 conflict, Janjua defended the strategically important Pir Kaleva Ridge against heavy enemy fire. The soldier, who was a son of the Kashmir Valley, continued to lead his unit even after sustaining injuries during the war.
For his actions, Janjua received the Hilal-e-Kashmir and the Nishan-e-Haider. A news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated, "During the 1948 conflict, Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed displayed exemplary bravery and steadfast determination while defending the strategically vital Pir Kaleva Ridge against relentless enemy assaults. Refusing to yield in the face of overwhelming adversity, he led from the front and made the ultimate sacrifice in the highest tradition of military service."
