Vir Chakra (VrC)

While serving in Sri Lanka, Rifleman Nemi Chand was detailed with his platoon for the protection of convoy proceeding from Mullaittivu to Nedunkeni and back on 26 August 1989. the convoy reached safely up to Neduenkeni but while returning from Nedunkeni, was ambushed by the militants. The militants engaged the convoy with heavy fire from automatic weapons and rocket launchers. Rifleman Nemi Chand and others in the protection vehicle at the rear of the convoy could not move forward with their vehicle due to the narrowness of the passage. Therefore, all the men of the protection team jumped from the vehicle and charged the militants, firing from their hip positions. Undaunted by risk to his life, Rifleman Nemi Chand rushed towards a vehicle which was set ablaze by the militants with rocket fire. He was suddenly hit on his thighs by a burst of automatic fire by the militants, and fell. Displaying tremendous courage, Rifleman Nemi Chand crawled and fired back, injuring three militants, seeing the fearless action of this soldier, the militants fled into the jungle, Rifleman Nemi Chand was evacuated to Field Ambulance Vavuniya where he succumbed to his injuries. Rifleman Nemi Chand’s quick reaction and brave fight saved the lives of many India and Sri Lankan soldiers in the convoy. 

Rifleman Nemi Chand displayed conspicuous courage and valour in the face of the militants.