A. F. Lafir
Aslam Fazly Laphir † | |
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| Born | 1958 |
| Died | July 19, 1996 (aged 37–38) |
| Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Service number | (O/50981) |
| Unit | Special Forces Regiment |
| Commands | 1st Special Forces Regiment |
| Conflicts | Sri Lankan civil war |
| Awards | |
Colonel Aslam Fazly Laphir, PWV, RWP, RSP, SF (last name also spelled Laffeer; 1958 – 19 July 1996) was a Sri Lankan Army officer and posthumous recipient of the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya (PWV). He was awarded the PWV for his actions while leading the 1st Special Forces Regiment during the Battle of Mullaitivu in which he was killed. Colonel Laphir played a major role in the formation and development of the Special Forces Regiment from the original Combat Tracker Team.