Lalak Jan

Havaldar Lalak Jan 12 Northern Light Infantry
Battles/wars	Kargil War †
Awards	Nishan-e-Haider

Lalak Jan was born on 1 April 1967 at Yasin, in the Gupis-Yasin District, of Gilgit-Baltistan.^[1][2] After completing his education, he joined the Pakistan Army on 10 December 1984 and eventually rose up to rank of Havaldar.^[2]

Death

Lalak Jan was serving in the

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 the Nishan-e-Haider for his bravery and his will to attack and defeat the enemy at all costs.^[3]

Burial

Lalak Jan was buried in his native town in Hundur, Yasin Valley, in the Gupis-Yasin District, of Gilgit-Baltistan. Every year officials from Pakistani Government, Pakistan Armed Forces and other locals visit the tomb to offer prayer and lay wreath.^[5]

Awards and decorations

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