Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Chandra Kant was in command of company detailed to put a post behind an enemy position in the Eastern Sector. Under his able leadership, the company established it before the enemy could withdraw. The enemy finding its route of withdrawal cut reacted violently and subjected the company to intense shelling and assault by tanks. Undeterred Major Chandra Kant went from trench to trench encouraging his men to hold on to the position till the area was cleared of the enemy. In this action, Major Chandra Kant displayed gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.