LAHORE: Indian Lieutenant General Mohinder Puri on Monday praised Colonel Sher Khan of Pakistan Army who was martyred during Kargil war for his bravery.

Colonel Sher Khan of the Pakistan Army was someone whose bravery was acknowledged by his enemy, the Indian side as well during the Kargil war. 15 years on, Captain Sher Khan remains a hero.

Lieutenant General Mohinder Puri who led the Indian army during the Kargil war 15 years ago said that Colonel Sher Khan had attacked the Indian forces at the Tiger Hill. It was a surprise for the Indian side but one that led to the death of Khan.

Mohinder Puri accepted that the bravery of Sher Khan and the way he led the operation was exemplary.