Roohullah Mohmand
Roohullah Mohmand | |
|---|---|
 Captain Roohullah Mohmand in 2016 | |
| Native name | روہ اللہ محمند |
| Born | 5 May 1989 Shabqadar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Died | 24 October 2016 (aged 27) Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Service |  Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 2012–2016 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | Special Services Group |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards |  Tamgha-i-Jurat |
| Alma mater | Government Degree College, Peshawar |
Captain Roohullah Mohmand (Pashto: روہ اللہ محمند; May 5, 1989 – October 24, 2016) was an officer in the Pakistan Army's Special Services Group (SSG) who was posthumously awarded the Tamgha-i-Jurat for his bravery during a terrorist attack on the Police Training College, Quetta.
Early life
[edit]Captain Roohullah was born on May 5, 1989, in Shabqadar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He was the eldest of four children. He completed his early education in Sheikhan Derakhy, his native village, and completed his matriculation in 2007. In 2009, he finished his FSC from Government Degree College, Peshawar. Although his parents wanted him to become a doctor, Roohullah followed his passion for the military and joined the Pakistan Army in 2012.[1]
Military career
[edit]After being commissioned into the Pakistan Army in 2012, Captain Roohullah took part in multiple counter-terrorism operations, including the operations in South Waziristan Agency. He was also involved in the operational team during the Bacha Khan University attack in Charsadda in January 2016.[2]
Martyrdom
[edit]On October 24, 2016, three suicide bombers stormed the Police Training College in Quetta, resulting in the deaths of 61 security officials and injuries to over 150 others. Captain Roohullah, leading his SSG platoon, engaged the attackers in an effort to rescue the cadets. He neutralized one suicide bomber and tackled another, who detonated his explosives, killing Captain Roohullah instantly. His courageous action saved numerous lives, as many cadets were able to escape the attack.[3]
His heroic sacrifice earned him the Tamgha-i-Jurat, Pakistan's fourth-highest military honor. His funeral was held in his hometown of Shabqadar, attended by military officials and local residents.[4]
Legacy
[edit]Captain Roohullah is remembered as a national hero in Pakistan for his sacrifice. His bravery at Quetta's Police Training College [5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Captain Roohullah Mohmand". Pride of Pakistan. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Fallen soldier honoured for bravery". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Roohullah: A hero's story from Quetta". Dawn. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Tribute to Captain Roohullah Mohmand". Hilal. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Fallen soldier honoured for bravery". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-25.