Havaldar Lalak Jan – a man who smiled back at death in Kargil

Havaldar Lalak Jan, Nishan-i-Haider, is one of the many soldiers who rendered the ultimate sacrifice during the war fought at the country’s doorstep with never-seen-before esprit de corps. 23rd anniversary of Havaldar Lalak Jan, Nishan-i-HaiderBehind the blaze of Jan’s martyrdom glory, however, is inconceivable selflessness so high that the question of survival yielded to the urgency to fight to the death. Answering the call of duty and final momentsIn May 1999, while the enemy was preparing for a major offensive, Havaldar Lalak Jan was serving in Company Headquarters. Havaldar Lalak Jan.On July 7, the enemy fired artillery at Lalak Jan's post. Bullets rained throughout the day and at night the enemy again attacked Lalak Jan's post from three sides, leaving Jan severely injured.