Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Vinod Kumar Sarda who was commanding a company of Parachute Regiment during the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, was ordered to occupy a position in the Eastern Sector which had been captured after an airborne  assault. Before the digging could be completed, Major Sarda observed that a large enemy convoy was approaching his locality. He brought down accurate and intense fire on the column and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. The enemy withdrew to reorganise and later put in two attacks on the company position.

Despite heavy small arms fire, Major Sarda moved from one section to other to inspire his men to hold their ground and beat back the enemy attacks. Throughout this action, Major Sarda displayed gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.