The 24th Martyrdom anniversary of Kargil Hero Halvaldar Lalkak Jan Nishan-e-Haider was observed on Friday.

Havaldar Lalkak Jan laid down his life while valiantly defending the motherland during Kargil war in 1999.

The armed forces, Chairman Joint Staff Committee and services chief have paid rich tribute to Havaldar Lalak Jan.

The ISPR, in a statement, said these brave heroes offered supreme sacrifices for the defense of the motherland and nation will remain indebted forever to the valiant sons for their sacrifices.

PM pays tributes to valour of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed Nishan Haider

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tributes to the valour of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed Nishan Haider on his 24th Martyrdom Day.

In a statement on Friday, he said Lalak Jan Shaheed fought the enemy with unparalleled courage and bravery in Kargil.

The Prime Minister said veteran Mujahid of the Northern Light Infantry embraced shahadat while defending the motherland in very difficult condition.

He termed the martyrs and ghazis as the crown of nation’s head and steel fence of the country’s security.

The Prime Minister prayed to Allah Almighty to raise the ranks of the martyrs and give patience to their families.

Source: Radio Pakistan