Vir Chakra (VrC)

During operations on 17 January 1948, North-east of Poonch, Sepoy Nil Kanth of lst J & K Infantry was in the leading group of the forward platoon which was counter attacked by the enemy who had succeeded in creeping in through the jungle and nullah. Seeing this, Sepoy Nil Kanth, on his own accord, crawled forward from his position through the bullet swept area and hurled grenades upon the advancing enemy, killing three. He then shouted for more grenades and meanwhile kept firing at the enemy with his rifle. During this action he was shot dead by an enemy bullet. By his action the enemy was definitely discouraged to make any further counter-attacks. 

Sepoy Nil Kanth showed great courage and devotion to duty and gave his own life in doing so.