Vir Chakra (VrC)

Naik Sukhdev Singh was rocket launcher number one of 1 Troop Alfa Team in Sri Lanka. On the 4 March 1989 the team faced a strong militant camp of approximately 150 strength. Under heavy fire, Naik Sukhdev Singh deployed hi  rocket launcher. He was injured by a claymore mine, but continued to fire his rocket launcher, warding off determined efforts by the militants to assault and encircle the team. He continued to fire for nearly 90 minutes, till he was seriously hit in the head and was evacuated. He later succumbed to his injuries on the 13 March 1989.

Naik Sukhdev Singh displayed conspicuous courage, bravery and valour in action against the militants.