Maqbool Hussain

Maqbool Hussain (died 28 August 2018)[1] was a Pakistani veteran who had spent four decades in Indian prisons.[1] He was wounded in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and subsequently was taken prisoner by Indian troops. He was released in 2005 after spending 40 years[2] in Indian prisons during a prisoner exchange at the Wagha border.[3] Sepoy Maqbool Hussain of Azad Kashmir Regiment was awarded Sitara-i-Jurrat for his gallantry services.[4] The Pakistan Army’s media wing, the ISPR and Interflow Communications Limited[5] co-produced a drama named Sipahi Maqbool Hussain that aired during the month of April 2008. Hussain passed away on August 28, 2018 in Attock.[3] He was native of Tarar Khal, Sudhanoti District, Azad Kashmir.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Pakistani soldier who spent 40 years in Indian jails dies". DAWN. 29 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Where is Sepoy Maqbool Husain now? -". The Express Tribune. 9 September 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Brave army soldier Maqbool Hussain passes away in Attock". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
  4. ↑ Dawn.com (29 August 2018). "1965 war veteran Sepoy Maqbool Hussain breathes his last at CMH Attock".
  5. ↑ http://www.ispr.gov.pk/Archive&Press/Apr-2008/16-Apr-2008.htm%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D
  6. ↑ "Namaz-e-Janaza (Islamic funeral prayer) of Sepoy Maqbool offered". The News.


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