Vir Chakra (VrC)

A battalion of Rajputana Rifles was given the task of capturing an enemy post in the Eastern Sector. Immediately after the objective was captured, the enemy launched a fierce counter-attack, supported by heavy artillery and mortar fire, in which the commanding officer was injured and the battery commander killed. At this stage Major Balbir Singh Poonia took charge of the situation and charged the advancing enemy, disorganizing his assault and restored the situation.

In this action, Major Poonia displayed gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.