Vir Chakra (VrC)

Subedar Raghunath Singh was the leading platoon commander of Delta Company of 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, tasked to clear area Ledge beyond Point 4875 in the Mushkoh Valley during "Operation Vijay”. On 7 July 1999, the company was stalled at Point 4875 due to heavy artillery shelling and fire of automatics from well-fortified sangar all along the 700 metre long ledge. The rugged terrain and steep escarpments made any outflanking of the enemy position impossible, seeing the gravity of situation, Subedar Raghunath Singh volunteered to lead his Company in a daring day-light mission. Showing indomitable spirit, raw courage and determination beyond the call of duty, he led the charge of his platoon from the front thereby motivating his men and infusing them with vengeance to overcome the resistance put up by the enemy.

In the ensuing hand-to-hand fight, he killed two intruders and kept firing on the fleeing enemy with utter disregard to his personal safety. His action was instrumental in maintaining the momentum of the assault and forcing the enemy to retreat. Thus, the strategically important area Ledge was captured due to the heroic action of Subedar Raghunath Singh.