Vir Chakra (VrC)

Subedar Ranjit Pun of 218 Gorkha Rifles was in command of a picquet on the Tarhu front for nearly six months. His picquet was i shelled nearly 20 times but he stuck to his post bravely. With ammunition finished, he inspired his men to fight the enemy with bayonets and khukris. He held the picquet for two days without ammunition. This is the picquet which thwarted the enemy's advance to Leh.

He showed great bravery, confidence and inspired leadership.