Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lieutenant Colonel Prakash Chander Sawhney, who was commanding a battalion of Bihar Regiment, was given the task of clearing an enemy stronghold in an area in the Eastern Sector. This was well fortified position held in strength by the enemy. Lieutenant, Colonel Sawhney planned the attack with great professional competence and inspired his men to capture the position. inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Throughout this operation he led his battalion with courage and determination, despite heavy small arms and artillery fire by the enemy. 

In this action, Lieutenant Colonel Sawhney displayed gallantry, leadership and professional skill of a high order.