Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lieutenant Colonel Kuldip Singh Brar was commanding a battalion of Maratha Light Infantry during the operation on the Eastern Front. His battalion was in the lead from 4 to 16 December 1971 and took major part in the liberation of Jamalpur. During the attack on Jamalpur on the night of 10 December, Lieutenant Colonel Brar inspired his men to capture the objective. In the subsequent counter-attacks, he moved from one company locality to another, unmindful of his personal safety, encouraging his men to stand fast and beat back the enemy attacks. The enemy attacked six times but all these attacks were repulsed with heavy losses to the enemy in men and equipment.

Throughout this action, Lieutenant Colonel Brar displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.