Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Virender Singh Ruhil was commanding a battery of a light regiment in the Eastern Sector. On 5 December 1971, a battalion of Bihar Regiment captured an area. The enemy reacted sharply and brought down intense mortar and medium machine gunfire in a bid to dislodge our troops. Major Ruhil, with utter disregard for his safety, went forward and engaged enemy medium machine guns and mortars and silenced them. On 15 December, the attack of battalion of the Brigade of Guards was held up by the enemy, who was occupying well prepared defences. Despite heavy enemy small arms and mortar fire, Major Ruhil moved close to the enemy position, brought down accurate and effective fire, and thus enabled the battalion to capture the objective.

Throughout this operation, Major Ruhil displayed gallantry, professional skill and leadership of a high order.