Martyrdom anniversary of Nishan-i-Haider Haveldar Lalak Jan being observed today
Last updated on: 07 July,2019 02:27 pm
Born on April 1, 1967, Havaldar Lalak Jan was enlisted in the army on December 10, 1984.
(Web Desk) – The 20th martyrdom anniversary of Nishan-i-Haider recipient Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed is being observed today.
In this connection, a function would be held at his native town Hundur, Ghizer.
Commander Force Command Northern Areas Maj General Ahsan Mehmood Khan will lay floral wreath at his grave and offer fatiha, and a contingent of Pakistan Army will present a prestigious guard of honor to the martyred soldier.
Born on April 1, 1967, Havaldar Lalak Jan was enlisted in the army on December 10, 1984.
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.
The brave soldier repulsed back many aggressive ventures by the enemy and imposed colossal losses on them.
On July 7, 1999, he 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.