Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Commander Subir Paul was the commanding officer of the Indian naval unit of the Eastern Fleet. Throughout the period of operations, he was called upon to operate within enemy waters where there was constant danger to his ship from enemy mines and submarines. Undeterred, he carried out continuous probes into enemy defended harbours in Bangladesh and inflicted heavy damage on the enemy

Throughout, Commander Paul displayed gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.