Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The 26th martyrdom anniversary of Kargil Hero Havildar Lalak Jan Nishan-e-Haider is being observed today (Monday).
Havildar Lalak Jan, a national hero, laid down his life during the Kargil War in 1999. He was awarded the prestigious Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan’s highest military gallantry award, for his extraordinary courage and unwavering devotion to duty.
Havildar Lalak Jan displayed exceptional bravery while defending his post in the face of relentless enemy attacks.
Despite being critically injured, he refused to be evacuated and continued to fight valiantly, repelling multiple assaults by the enemy. His heroic stand on the battlefield became a symbol of unmatched valour and selflessness.
Havildar Lalak Jan embraced martyrdom in the line of duty, choosing to defend the motherland till his last breath.
His sacrifice remains etched in the nation’s memory as a shining example of patriotism and courage.
The entire country pays tribute to Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed for his supreme sacrifice and dedication to protecting the homeland.
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz pay tribute to Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, laud his bravery during Kargil War
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tributes to Havildar Lalak Jan on his 26th martyrdom anniversary.
In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari said that Lalak Jan's bravery and patriotism during the Kargil War would always be remembered.
In his message, the president appreciated Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed’s, unparalleled bravery, courage, and sacrifice.
He said that the nation honoured the courage and great sacrifice of the great hero of the Kargil War, Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed as despite being severely injured, he held back enemy attacks and sacrificed his life for the defense of the motherland.
“The nation feels proud and salutes our brave son Lalak Jan Shaheed whose sacrifice is a shining example of courage and determination for future generations. His sacrifice will forever be remembered in golden words in Pakistan’s history,” President Zardari asserted.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday paid tribute to Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider) on his martyrdom anniversary, saying that during the Kargil War, he thwarted the enemy’s nefarious designs and made a great sacrifice for the homeland.
The prime minister said that the enemy’s attacks could not undermine the courage of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed and that his bravery, valour, and dutifulness served as a role model for the younger generation.
“The Pakistani nation can never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs. The martyrs of the Pakistan armed forces and their families are a source of pride for me and the entire nation,” he remarked.
PM Shehbaz said that the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan armed forces in their unwavering resolve to protect the beloved homeland.
Services Chiefs, CJCSC, armed forces pay heartfelt tribute to Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff and the armed forces of Pakistan solemnly commemorate and pay heartfelt tribute to Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, honoring his unparalleled courage, unwavering dedication, and supreme sacrifice in the defence of the motherland during the Kargil conflict.
“On this day in year 1999, Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed demonstrated extraordinary valour by fearlessly repelling enemy attacks and defended his post despite sustaining critical injuries. Refusing evacuation, he continued to fight until he embraced martyrdom in the line of duty,” the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
The military’s media wing added that the Armed Forces of Pakistan and the nation, remember his sacrifice with immense respect and gratitude. His legacy remains a beacon of inspiration for present and future generations of Pakistan Armed Forces.
“We reaffirm our resolve to uphold the sacred trust of the martyrs and continue the Shuhada-e-Pakistan mission of defending the motherland with courage, dedication, and honour,” the ISPR said.