Vir Chakra (VrC)

Subedar Vishwanath Bhosle was a platoon commander in a battalion of Mahar Regiment. His company had occupied a portion of a feature in the Rajasthan Sector after a fierce battle on the night of 12 December 1971. While his company was reorganising on the objective, the enemy was seen forming up for a counter-attack. Subedar Bhosle, with great presence of mind and initiative took two sections of his platoon and led a charge against the enemy The enemy was taken by surprise and ran away leaving behind 3-inch mortars with large quantities of ammunition. Subedar Bhosle also captured five enemy soldiers. By capturing the mortars the subsequent enemy attack was deprived of its fire support and was easily repulsed.

In this action, Subedar Bhosle displayed gallantry, initiative and leadership of a high order.