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[[Havildar|Havaldar]] '''Lalak Jan''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|حولدار لالک جان}}}}) (1 April 1967 – 7 July 1999) was a Pakistani [[Officer (armed forces)|military officer]] and posthumous recipient of Pakistan's highest military award, [[Nishan-e-Haider]]. Belonging to the [[Northern Light Infantry]] regiment of the [[Pakistan Army]], he was the 10th and most recent recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider and was awarded for his bravery and gallant actions during the [[Kargil War]], where he was killed in action.

[[Havildar|Havaldar]] '''Lalak Jan''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|حولدار لالک جان}}}}) (April 1967 – July 1999) was a Pakistani soldier belonging to the [[Northern Light Infantry]] regiment of the [[Pakistan Army]]. He is respected
for being the last recipient of Pakistan's highest military award, the [[Nishan-e-Haider]], for his gallantry and actions of valor during the [[Kargil war|Kargil War]], where he was killed in action. Lalak Jan hailed from the [[Yasin Valley]], from the village of Hundur, in [[Gilgit-Baltistan]] which is a province of Pakistan.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Lalak Jan was born on 1 April 1967 at [[Yasin Valley|Yasin]], in the [[Gupis-Yasin District]], of [[Gilgit-Baltistan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/news/2011/07/hav-lalak-nishan-e-haider-being-remembered/|title=Hav. Lalak (Nishan-e-Haider) being remembered|date=7 July 2011|work=Samaa Tv}}</ref><ref name="samaa">{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/news/2017/07/kargil-war-hero-lalak-jan-being-remembered/|work=Samaa Tv|date=7 July 2017|title=Kargil war hero Lalak Jan being remembered}}</ref> After completing his education, he joined the [[Pakistan Army]] on 10 December 1984 and eventually rose up to rank of [[Havildar|Havaldar]].<ref name="samaa"/>
Lalak Jan was born on 1 April 1967 in [[Yasin Valley|Yasin]], in the [[Gupis-Yasin District]] of [[Gilgit-Baltistan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/news/2011/07/hav-lalak-nishan-e-haider-being-remembered/|title=Hav. Lalak (Nishan-e-Haider) being remembered|date=7 July 2011|work=Samaa Tv}}</ref><ref name="samaa">{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/news/2017/07/kargil-war-hero-lalak-jan-being-remembered/|work=Samaa Tv|date=7 July 2017|title=Kargil war hero Lalak Jan being remembered}}</ref> After completing his education, he joined the [[Pakistan Army]] on 10 December 1984 and eventually rose to the rank of [[Havildar|Havaldar]].<ref name="samaa"/>


== Death ==
== Death ==
Lalak Jan was serving in the [[Northern Light Infantry]] (NLI) when the [[Kargil War]] started. He volunteered to be deployed on the front lines in May 1999. In late 1999, his post came under a number of attacks from the Indian Army but he successfully managed to repulse them. He was killed on 7 July 1999 after he sustained serious injuries from the heavy pounding on his positions by the Indian Army.<ref name="pa">{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=181|title=Havildar Lalak Jan|website=www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1204668|title=They rest in honoured glory|first=Ambreen|last=Arshad|date=5 September 2015|publisher=|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref>
Lalak Jan was serving in the [[Northern Light Infantry]] (NLI) when the [[Kargil 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.<ref name="pa">{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=181|title=Havildar Lalak Jan|website=www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1204668|title=They rest in honoured glory|first=Ambreen|last=Arshad|date=5 September 2015|publisher=|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref>


According to the official statement:
According to the official statement:
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==Burial==
==Burial==
[[File:Lalak Jan Memorial.jpg|thumb|The place where Lalak Jan was buried.]]
[[File:Lalak Jan Memorial.jpg|thumb|The place where Lalak Jan was buried.]]
Lalak Jan was buried in his native town in Hundur, [[Yasin Valley]], in the [[Gupis-Yasin District]], of [[Gilgit-Baltistan]]. Every year officials from [[Government of Pakistan|Pakistani Government]], [[Pakistan Armed Forces]] and other locals visit the tomb to offer prayer and lay wreath.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/499225-Martyrdom-anniversary-of-Nishan-i-Haider-Haveldar-Lalak-Jan-being-observ|title=Martyrdom anniversary of Nishan-i-Haider Haveldar Lalak Jan being observed today|date=7 July 2019|work=Dunya News}}</ref>
Lalak Jan was buried in his hometown, Hundur, in the [[Yasin Valley]], [[Gupis-Yasin District]], [[Gilgit-Baltistan]]. Each year, officials from the [[Government of Pakistan]], [[Pakistan Armed Forces]], and local residents visit his tomb to offer prayers and lay wreaths.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/499225-Martyrdom-anniversary-of-Nishan-i-Haider-Haveldar-Lalak-Jan-being-observ|title=Martyrdom anniversary of Nishan-i-Haider Haveldar Lalak Jan being observed today|date=7 July 2019|work=Dunya News}}</ref>


==Awards and decorations==
==Awards and decorations==
The [[Government of Pakistan]] awarded him [[Nishan-e-Haider]], the country's highest award for extraordinary gallantry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/949509/nishan-e-haider-the-mark-of-the-lion/|title=Nishan-e-Haider: The mark of the lion - The Express Tribune|date=6 September 2015|publisher=|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref> {{Infobox award
The [[Government of Pakistan]] awarded him the [[Nishan-e-Haider]], the country's highest honour for extraordinary gallantry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/949509/nishan-e-haider-the-mark-of-the-lion/|title=Nishan-e-Haider: The mark of the lion - The Express Tribune|date=6 September 2015|publisher=|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref> {{Infobox award
| name = [[Nishan-e-Haider|Nishan-e-Haider Award Recipient]]
| name = [[Nishan-e-Haider|Nishan-e-Haider Award Recipient]]
| image = Nishan-i-Haider-PAK.jpg
| image = Nishan-i-Haider-PAK.jpg
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| caption = Lalak Jan was recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider Award
| caption = Lalak Jan was the recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider award
| country = [[Islamic Republic of Pakistan]]
| country = [[Islamic Republic of Pakistan]]
| date = 1999
| date = 1999

Latest revision as of 15:18, 27 November 2024

Havildar

Lalak Jan

NH
Tomb of Lalak Jan, Yasin Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
Native name
حولدار لالک جان
Born1 April 1967 (1967-04)
Yasin Valley, Gilgit–Baltistan,
West Pakistan
Died7 July 1999(1999-07-07) (aged 32)
Buried
Hundur, Yasin Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
Allegiance Pakistan
Service / branch Pakistan Army
Years of service1984–1999
Rank Havildar
Unit12 Northern Light Infantry
Battles / warsKargil War †
Awards Nishan-e-Haider

Havaldar Lalak Jan (Urdu: حولدار لالک جان) (1 April 1967 – 7 July 1999) was a Pakistani military officer and posthumous recipient of Pakistan's highest military award, Nishan-e-Haider. Belonging to the Northern Light Infantry regiment of the Pakistan Army, he was the 10th and most recent recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider and was awarded for his bravery and gallant actions during the Kargil War, where he was killed in action.

Early life

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Lalak Jan was born on 1 April 1967 in 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 to the rank of Havaldar.[2]

Death

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Lalak Jan was serving in the Northern Light Infantry (NLI) when the Kargil 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 the Nishan-e-Haider for his bravery and his will to attack and defeat the enemy at all costs.[3]

Burial

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The place where Lalak Jan was buried.

Lalak Jan was buried in his hometown, Hundur, in the Yasin Valley, Gupis-Yasin District, Gilgit-Baltistan. Each year, officials from the Government of Pakistan, Pakistan Armed Forces, and local residents visit his tomb to offer prayers and lay wreaths.[5]

Awards and decorations

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The Government of Pakistan awarded him the Nishan-e-Haider, the country's highest honour for extraordinary gallantry.[6]

Nishan-e-Haider Award Recipient
Lalak Jan was the recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider award
Date1999
CountryIslamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented byMuhammad Rafiq Tarar

References

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  1. ^ "Hav. Lalak (Nishan-e-Haider) being remembered". Samaa Tv. 7 July 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Kargil war hero Lalak Jan being remembered". Samaa Tv. 7 July 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Havildar Lalak Jan". www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  4. ^ Arshad, Ambreen (5 September 2015). "They rest in honoured glory". Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  5. ^ "Martyrdom anniversary of Nishan-i-Haider Haveldar Lalak Jan being observed today". Dunya News. 7 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Nishan-e-Haider: The mark of the lion - The Express Tribune". 6 September 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
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