Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Kitkule Prakash Digamber was commanding a battery of a Light Regiment which was deployed in the Eastern Sector during the operations against Pakistan in December 1971. On one occasion, he observed an enemy force of a company strength tahng up positions for an attack. He immediately engaged the enemy by bringing down accurate and intense artillery fire, inflicting heavy casualties and causing confusion in enemy ranks. Taking advantage of the situation, he launched an attack on the enemy. The speed and momentum of the attack unnerved the enemy who hastily withdrew from the area. In this action, Major Digamber displayed gallantry, initiative and leadership of a high order.