Vir Chakra (VrC)

Subedar Dina Nath was commanding a platoon in a long-range border patrol in Rajasthan on 15 November 1965. When the patrol reached an advance base which had been encroached upon by the enemy, he volunteered to bring information about the enemy dispositions, strength and weapons. He approached the outpost and killed several enemy soldiers by throwing grenades. While capturing a prisoner, he was shot and killed on the spot.

Subedar Dina Nath displayed commendable courage and devotion to duty of a high order.