Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Lance Naik Om Bahadur Chhetri was section commander in a company of 9th Gorkha Rifles. During the attack on an enemy position in the Eastern Sector, the company was subjected to intense and accurate fire of enemy artillery, mortars and automatic weapons. Lance Naik Chhetri while leading the assault was wounded. Though bleeding profusely, he charged a machine gun post and silenced it single-handed. Immediately afterwards, he fell down and succumbed to his injuries. Inspired by his example, the section was able to capture its objective.

In this action Lance Naik Om Bahadur Chhetri displayed gallantry, determination and devotion to duty of a high order.