Mahavir Chakra (MVC)

Brigadier Joginder Singh Bakshi was commanding a mountain brigade during the operations against Pakistan on the Eastern Front. Between 7 and 16 December 1971, the brigade under his leadership launched a series of successful attacks and captured a number of well-prepared enemy localities, culminating in the capture of Bogra. Brigadier Bakshi displayed professional competence of a high order and by his daring execution outwitted the opposing forces breaking their resistance and capturing large number of men and equipment including the commander of 205 Brigade of the Pakistan Army.  

Throughout the operation, Brigadier Bakshi displayed conspicuous gallantry, determination and skill.