Army veteran Sultan Mengal passes away

Published September 27, 2021
This image shows Lt Col Sultan Mohammed Khan Mengal. — Photo courtesy: ISPR
This image shows Lt Col Sultan Mohammed Khan Mengal. — Photo courtesy: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The oldest veteran of Pakistan Army passed away at the age of 103 in Quetta on Sunday, said the Inter-Services Public Relations.

“Lt Col Sultan Mohammed Khan Mengal(R), Oldest Vete­ran (103 yrs) of Pak Army passed away @ Quetta. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace,” it tweeted.

“Col Mengal, a keen soldier & adventurist, climbed, walked, skied, sailed & row­ed through all of Pak’s natural terrain on many expeditions.”

Published in Dawn, September 27th, 2021

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