Haroon Islam


Haroon Islam
Born(1967-10-14)14 October 1967
Died8 July 2007(2007-07-08) (aged 39)
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch Pakistan Army
Service years1988–2007
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Service numberPA-27053
Unit3rd Sindh Regiment
CommandsZarrar Anti Terrorist Battalion
Conflicts
Awards
Alma materPakistan Military Academy
Command and Staff College, Quetta

Haroon Islam was a Pakistani military officer, who served in the Special Service Group of the Pakistan Army and was killed in action during Operation Silence.

He was a commanding officer during Operation Silence and was killed in fierce fighting which took place outside the Red Mosque in Islambad.

On March 23, 2008, he was posthumously awarded the second highest civilian award, Hilal-e-Shujaat (Crescent of Bravery) by the President of Pakistan.