Besnik Lajçi (24 August 1971-19 April 1999) was an Albanian and KLA fighter from the Rugova region of Peja, Kosovo.

[1] On 19 April Yugoslav forces reached Besnik Lajçi's position and injured him.

Upon his injury, taking advantage of the gunfire of his fellow troops Salih Lajçi and Imer Nikçi, he charged at Yugoslav forces going in-between their lines killing dozens of soldiers before falling to his injuries.

Besnik Lajçi's sacrifice and leadership ultimately led him to winning the "Hero of Kosovo" award, which he would receive from Hashim Thaçi who was president at the time.

[2] He was also decorated with the "Honour of the nation" award by the Albanian president at the time Ilir Meta.