Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 8 October 1948, Major Sampuran Singh led a patrol of four platoons in Uri Sector and captured an enemy outpost. The enemy pinned down our patrol with very heavy fire. Major Sampuran Singh, exhibiting the highest qualities of ability and leadership, successfully extricated the patrol, suffering only one casualty in the entire action.

On 14 October an enemy force of about 300 advanced on our position, which was commanded by Major Sampuran Singh, and managed to get within 30 yards of the post and attempted to overrun it. Major Sampuran Singh personally took a platoon forward to reinforce the post. A fierce engagement ensued at the end of which the enemy withdrew in disorder having suffered heavy casualties. He also captured a  wounded prisoner.

Major Sampuran Singh displayed outstanding leadership, personal example of courage and devotion to duty.