Mahavir Chakra (MVC)

Lieutenant Colonel Surinder Kapur was commanding a battalion of the J&K Rifles on the Eastern Front. His battalion was given the task of talung up a defensive position in the Jessore Sector to blunt enemy attacks and inflict maximum casualties on him. Lieutenant Colonel Kapur displayed great professional acumen and leadership in deploying his battalion in spite of being under enemy artillery and small arms fire. The enemy launched five attacks, in strength, on his battalion position in three days. On each occasion Lieutenant Colonel Kapur showing utter disregard for his personal safety, moved from one locality to another exhorting his men to stand fast. Inspired by his presence and cool courage, his battalion repulsed all enemy attacks inflicting heavy casualties.

Throughout this period, Lieutenant Colonel S. Kapur displayed exemplary courage and outstanding leadership.