Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Suraj Jit Chaudhari was commanding a squadron of an armoured regiment in the Shakargarh Sector. On 6 December 1971, leading his squadron with courage, skill and competence he broke through an enemy minefield despite intense and heavy enemy fire. He held his ground despite repeated fierce counter attacks by the enemy to dislodge him. Manoeuvring his tanks with great skill, he himself accounted for two enemy tanks.

Major Chaudhari displayed gallantry, leadership and professional skill of a high order.