Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The 24th Martyrdom anniversary of Kargil war hero Havildar Lalkak Jan, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today (Friday).
Havildar Lalkak Jan laid down his life while valiantly defending the motherland during Kargil war in 1999.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the armed forces, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and services chiefs have paid rich tribute to Havildar Lalak Jan on his martyrdom anniversary.
The statement said that Havildar Lalak Jan laid down his life while valiantly defending the motherland. His unwavering dedication to duty and courage in the face of adversity exemplifies the very best of our Armed Forces.
The military's media wing said that these brave heroes of Pakistan offered supreme sacrifice for the defence of the motherland. Nation will forever remain indebted to the valiant sons for their sacrifices.
"Let us remember these heroes who have laid down their lives in defence of our motherland and let their sacrifices be a guiding light for all of us and future generations to come," the ISPR said.
Havildar Lalak Jan was born on April 01, 1967. He was enlisted in the Pakistan Army on December 10, 1984 and was serving in Northern Light Infantry Regiment when skirmishes broke out in Kargil in 1999.
The valiant soldier volunteered himself to be deployed on the front position located at the jagged peak in May 1999. He repulsed back many aggressive ventures by the enemy and imposed colossal losses on them.
On July 7, 1999, Havaldar Lalak sustained serious injuries as enemies pounded the area with heavy mortar shells. Despite being injured, he retained his position and frustrated the Indian assault. Due to severe injuries, he embraced martyrdom.
