Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 18 August 1989, a special mission patrol was ambushed by approximately 40-50 militants in Sri Lanka. In the initial volley of intense fire brought down by the militants from different directions, Lance Naik Tilak Bahadur Rai suddenly found that all the members of the patrol preceding him have been seriously wounded and that the militants were attempting to pick up the radio set and 9 mm Carbine of Rifleman Bishnu Prasad Rai who was lying injured.

Realising the gravity of the situation, Lance Naik Rai maintained his cool and displaying an extremely high standard of valour charged forward to extricate Rifleman Bishnu Prasad Rai. This daring act on his part unnerved the militants and Lance Naik Rai not only rescued his wounded comrade but also caused heavy casualties on the militants. Lance Naik Rai continued to foil repeated attacks of the militants till the militants were forced to withdraw.

Thus, Lance Naik Tilak Bahadur Rai displayed conspicuous courage and initiative in the face of the militants.