A. F. Lafir
Colonel Aslam Fazly Laphir, PWV, RWP, RSP, SF (last name also spelled Laffeer) (1958 – 19 July 1996) was a Sri Lankan Army officer and posthumous recipient of the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya (PWV). He was awarded the PWV for his actions leading the 1st Special Forces Regiment during the Battle of Mullaitivu in which he was killed. Colonel Laphir played a major role in the formation and development of the Special Forces Regiment from the original Combat Tracker Team.
Aslam Fazly Laphir † PWV, RWP, RSP | |
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| Born | 1958 Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Died | July 19, 1996 (aged 37–38) Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka |
| Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
| Service/ | Sri Lanka Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Service number | (O/50981) |
| Unit | Special Forces Regiment |
| Commands held | 1st Special Forces Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Sri Lankan civil war |
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