Vir Chakra (VrC)

Sunil Chander was deployed in Sri Lanka as part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force. He was commander of a Suicide Squad. A company located at Annnai-Kottai was surrounded and repeatedly attacked by the militants on 16 October, resulting in heavy casualties and necessitating immediate replenishment of ammunition: The supply of ammunition by helicopter failed due to heavy fire. The officer with 15 men was detailed to take ammunition replenishment. All routes to the Company were

blocked by militants. Captain Sunil Chander left Uduvil at I900 hours on 16 October, 1987, fought his way through, despite being

wounded in the leg and his party suffering eight casualties, and reached the besieged Company located at Annai -Kottai on 17 October, when it had been left with 6 rounds of 7.62 MM and two grenades. In the process, he was hit by an MMG burst in the chest, but crawled on till he reached the Company and handed over the ammunition. Subsequently, he succumbed to his injuries.

Captain Sunil Chander displayed conspicuous courage and valiant leadership in the face of militants.