Born 1914 in Hoshiarpur.
Commissioned into the 16th Punjab Regiment, 1943.
Early in August, 1958, Major Tufail, a Company Commander in the East Pakistan Rifles, and his patrol encircled an Indian post in the Lakshmipur area. And, though mortally wounded in the hand-to-hand encounter that followed, Major Tufail continued to lead his troops till the Indians were driven out, leaving four dead and three prisoners.
He died the same day on 7 August 1958 at the age of 44.
Commissioned into the 16th Punjab Regiment, 1943.
Early in August, 1958, Major Tufail, a Company Commander in the East Pakistan Rifles, and his patrol encircled an Indian post in the Lakshmipur area. And, though mortally wounded in the hand-to-hand encounter that followed, Major Tufail continued to lead his troops till the Indians were driven out, leaving four dead and three prisoners.
He died the same day on 7 August 1958 at the age of 44.