Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flight Lieutenant Jagdamba Prasad Saklani, as pilot of a fighter bomber squadron, flew thirteen operational missions In support of our ground forces. In addition to destruction of four tanks and one jeep, he attacked an airfield, bombed enemy concentration of troops and tanks and also bombed another area inflicting heavy damage on the enemy.

Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Saklani displayed gallantry, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order.