Indian HC pays tribute to Shamsul Alam Bir Uttom

The Indian high commissioner in Dhaka laid a wreath as a mark of respect and remembrance to Group Captain (retd) Shamsul Alam, Bir Uttom, the brave fighter of “Kilo Flight” - the Mukti Bahini combat aviation formation during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.

Shamsul Alam passed away in Dhaka on 8 December at the age of 74.

“Forever missed, but will never be forgotten," says Indian High Commission in a Facebook post.  

He was among the numerous Muktijoddhas whose sacrifice, along with those of Indian soldiers who fought with them during the Liberation War of 1971, continue to inspire and reinforce the close bonds of friendship and solidarity between India and Bangladesh.