RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army’s oldest veteran Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Sultan Mohammed Khan Mengal on Sunday passed away at the age of 103 in Quetta.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) expressed their condolence over the demise and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.
“Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Sultan Mohammed Khan Mengal was a keen soldier and adventurist, climbed, walked, skied, sailed, and rowed through all of Pak’s natural terrain on many expeditions,” the military’s press wing said.
Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Sultan Mohammed Khan Mengal joined British Indian Army in 1941 and was commissioned in the 5th Baloch regiment in 1942. He remained an instructor at Infantry School Quetta and retired from the service in 1967.
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.
Col Mengal, a keen soldier & adventurist, climbed, walked, skied, sailed & rowed through all of Pak’s natural terrain on many expeditions— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) September 26, 2021
