Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Harish Kumar Chopra was a battery commander with an Infantry battalion, which had established abridge head across the river Basantar in the Shakargarh Sector. The enemy counter-attacked in strength supported by heavy artillery and machine gun fire The Observation Post Officer with one of the forward companies was Injured Major Chopra took over his t duties He moved from one position to another, disregarding his own safety, and directed own artillery fire and was instrumental in breaking up the counter-attack On his way back to the battalion headquarters, the Officer Commanding was wounded by a splinter Major Chopra rendered first aid and stayed by the side of the Officer Commanding till such time as he could be evacuated to a safe place 

In this action, Major Harish Kumar Chopra displayed gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty of a high order.