22nd Shahadat anniversary of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider was observed today at his native town, Ghizer (GB).
Wreath-laying ceremony was held to pay homage to supreme sacrifice of valiant son of the soil in the line of duty to safeguard Pakistan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
On behalf of General Qamar Javed Bajwa Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Commander Force Command Northern Areas ( FCNA) laid floral wreath at Havaldar Lalak Jan shaheed’s grave. People from various walk of lives, civil & military officials and relatives of Shaheed attend the ceremony.
Nation pays homage 2 Havaldar Lalak Jan; NH, who laid his life defending motherland against hy odds in most challenging battlefield environment during Kargil conflict on 7 July 99. His fortitude & selflessness will keep inspiring the indomitable defenders of Pak 4 times 2 come.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 6, 2021
Born on 1 April 1967, Havaldar Lalak Jan was enlisted in the Pakistan Army in 1984. He was serving in Northern Light Infantry when the Kargil War ensued and embraced martyrdom on July 7 after refusing to let go of his post that came under heavy enemy fire. Ignoring the option to evacuate, he fought on and destroyed a bunker which killed a number of enemy soldiers and destroyed their ammunition. He eventually succumbed to his injuries but his resistance was recalled as “the most gallant defensive action” by his opponents.
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He was blessed with two daughters and a son. Being recognized as the children of a Nishan-e-Haider recipient is a matter of great pride for them. His younger daughter remembers his father’s sacrifice with the following poem: Aye Watan tere liye yeh jan bhi Qurban hai, is zameen ka hur jawan samjho ke Lalak jan hai. Her words capture the spirit of the entire nation that has overcome many challenges and is steadily progressing.
He is a worthy recipient of the award which is named after Hazrat Ali (RA) who was given the title of ‘Haider’ for his courage and fearlessness. Jinnah envisioned Pakistan as one of the greatest nations in the world and the sacrifices made by brave men like Havaldar Lalak Jan will ensure that Pakistan will live up to its founder’s dreams.
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