Lalak Jan | |
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 Tomb of Lalak Jan, Yasin Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan | |
| Native name | حولدار لالک جان |
| Born | 1 April 1967 (1967-04) Yasin Valley,Gilgit–Baltistan, West Pakistan |
| Died | 7 July 1999(1999-07-07) (aged 32) |
| Buried | Hundur, Yasin Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Service |  Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1984–1999 |
| Rank |  Havildar |
| Unit | 12 Northern Light Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Kargil War † |
| Awards |  Nishan-e-Haider |
HavaldarLalak Jan (Urdu:حولدار لالک جان) (1 April 1967 – 7 July 1999) was a Pakistanimilitary officer and posthumous recipient of Pakistan's highest military award,Nishan-e-Haider. Belonging to theNorthern Light Infantry regiment of thePakistan Army, he was the 10th and most recent recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider and was awarded for his bravery and gallant actions during theKargil War, where he was killed in action.
Lalak Jan was born on 1 April 1967 inYasin, in theGupis-Yasin District ofGilgit-Baltistan.[1][2] After completing his education, he joined thePakistan Army on 10 December 1984 and eventually rose to the rank ofHavaldar.[2]
Lalak Jan was serving in theNorthern Light Infantry (NLI) when theKargil War began. He volunteered for deployment on the front lines in May 1999. Later that year, his post came under numerous attacks from the Indian Army, which he successfully repelled. He was killed on 7 July 1999 after succumbing to serious injuries from heavy shelling on his position by Indian forces.[3][4]
According to the official statement:
He was serving in Northern Light Infantry Regiment when skirmishes broke out in Kargil in 1999. Havildar Lalak Jan of the Northern Light Infantry Regiment fought from the forefront to thwart heavy Indian attacks. He volunteered himself to be deployed on the front positions located at the jagged peak in May 1999. Havildar Lalak Jan repulsed back many aggressive ventures by the enemy and imposed colossal losses on them. On 7 July 1999, Havildar Lalak Jan sustained serious injuries as enemies pounded the area with heavy mortar shells. But despite being injured, he retained his position and frustrated the Indian assault. Due to severe injuries, he embraced martyrdom and was graciously awarded theNishan-e-Haider for his bravery and his will to attack and defeat the enemy at all costs.[3]
Lalak Jan was buried in his hometown, Hundur, in theYasin Valley,Gupis-Yasin District,Gilgit-Baltistan. Each year, officials from theGovernment of Pakistan,Pakistan Armed Forces, and local residents visit his tomb to offer prayers and lay wreaths.[5]
TheGovernment of Pakistan awarded him theNishan-e-Haider, the country's highest honour for extraordinary gallantry.[6]
| Nishan-e-Haider Award Recipient | |
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 Lalak Jan was the recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider award | |
| Date | 1999 |
| Country | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Presented by | Muhammad Rafiq Tarar |
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