RAWALPINDI, OCT 1 /DNA/ – A Pakistani  peacekeeper Havaldar Babar Siddique embraced martyrdom in the line of duty on UN Peace Keeping Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo. On 30 September 22, 6 x armed assailants from Bunyamalange Armed Group approached  Permanent Operation Base (POB) Minibwe, Congo in disguise to surrender their weapons as part of UN initiative. Havildar Babar Siddique was performing the duties of Guard Commander at entry point for registering proclaimed surrenders.

The Ieading assailant started discriminate firing on check post resultantly, Havaldar Babar received a gunshot on his head.  Pakistan Army troops responded immediately. Havaldar Babar was  evacuated to  nearest Pakistan Army medical Aid Post but he could not survive.Pakistan has always played a pivotal role as responsible member of the international community to help realize ideals of global peace and security through active support in various UN Peacekeeping missions.

Our Peacekeepers have always distinguished themselves in executing challenging peacekeeping tasks in conflict torn areas through devotion and, if necessary. rendering supreme sacrifices.So far 171 Pakistan peacekeepers have laid down their lives during various UN missions for international peace and security. Details of Shaheed:Resident of Shakargarh, Age 35 years , married, survived by wife 1 son and a daughter