Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Panjab Singh was commanding a company deployed in the Western Sector. On 3 December 1971, the company was attacked by two enemy companies supported by artillery and mortar fire, Major Panjab Singh, with complete disregard for his safety, moved from trench to trench and ensured that all weapons under his command engaged the assaulting force effectively. By his inspiring leadership, cool courage and determination, the enemy assault was beaten back. Three more attempts by the enemy to assault the position were similarly foiled in the next two days. 

Throughout, Major Panjab Singh displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.