Lieutenant Colonel Haroon Islam | |
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Born | |
Died | 8 July 2007 |
Alma mater | Pakistan Military Academy |
Military career | |
Birth name | Haroon-ul-Islam |
Nickname(s) | Son of Lahore |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1988–2007 |
Rank | ![]() |
Service number | PA-27053 |
Commands held | Zarrar Anti Terrorist Battalion |
Awards |
Lieutenant Colonel Haroon Islam was an officer in the Pakistan Army's Special Service Group (also known as Black Storks) who died during Operation Silence. He was a commanding officer of Operation Silence while commanding the Zarrar Anti Terrorist Unit. He was killed in fierce fighting which took place inside the Red Mosque Complex while leading a small force of 150 SSG members. The Special Service Group successfully took over the complex. On March 23, 2008, he was posthumously awarded the second highest civilian award, Hilal-e-Shujaat (Crescent of Bravery) by the President of Pakistan.[1]