RAWALPINDI: Armed forces on Friday paid rich tributes to Havaldar Lalak Jan, Nishan-e-Haider, on his 24th martyrdom anniversary.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Havaldar 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.”
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, it said.
“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.”
Lalak Jan was a soldier of Pakistan Army belonging to Northern Light Infantry regiment. He embraced martyrdom during the Kargil war of 1999, according to Wikipedia.
For his bravery, he was awarded Pakistan’s highest military gallantry award, Nishan-e-Haider.
Lalak Jan hailed from Hundur village in Yasen valley of Gilgit-Baltistan.