Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Chandra Kant VrC
Citation
Captain Chandra Kant was attached to an infantry brigade operating in the Shakargarh Sector. On 10 December 1971, during an engagement with the enemy, the infantry company suffered some casualties. Captain Chandra Kant was detailed to evacuate the casualties speedily. Though the area was under intense shelling, Captain Chandra Kant, with complete disregard for his safety, reached the casualties and after giving them first aid, brought them back and thus saved their lives. He was again detailed on 14 December to evacuate casualties. He completed the assigned task with great speed.
Throughout, Captain Chandra Kant displayed gallantry, determination and devotion to duty of a high order.

