Vir Chakra (VrC)

Captain Naresh Kumar Parmar was the regimental medical officer with a battalion of Sikh Regiment during their attack on a feature in the Rajasthan Sector. The battalion suffered casualties due to intense artillery shelling and mine blasts. Captain Parmar, along with four stretcher bears, went to the minefield and gave lifesaving treatment to the casualties under heavy enemy shelling. At first light, he observed a Sepoy lying in the minefield, with one of the ankles blown off and it seemed that he could not be evacuated from the minefield until a safe lane had been made. Captain N.K. Parmar, with complete disregard for his safety, rushed to the casualty and under intense artillery shelling, lifted the casualty on his back and carried him to the regimental aid post. This act inspired others to bring back all casualties lying in the minefield.

During this operation, Captain Parmar displayed gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.