21st martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider and Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider was observed on Tuesday at their native towns Swabi and Ghizer respectively.

Wreath laying ceremonies were held to pay homage to supreme sacrifices of valiant sons of the soil in the line of duty to safeguard Pakistan's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

On behalf of Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Major General Ehsan Mehmood Khan, Force Commander Northern Areas, laid floral wreath at Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed's grave whilst Commandant Punjab Regimental Centre laid floral wreath at the grave of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed.

People from various walks of lives, civil and military officials and relatives of martyrs attended the ceremonies.