Mahavir Chakra (MVC)

On 10 September 1965, Lieutenant Colonel Salim Caleb was in command of a cavalry regiment, which was engaged in a tank battle with Pakistani tank near Khem Karan. Despite heavy enemy fire for long spells, he exercised his command with calmness and fortitude and inspired his officers and men to fight against the enemy fearlessly. In this action 15 enemy Patton tanks were destroyed and nine others which were in good working conditions were captured. His cool courage, leadership and foresight contributed greatly to this outstanding success.