Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lance Naik Nar Jang Gurung, along with one other rank, was manning a listening post ahead of a defended locality in the Western Sector on 3 December 1971 when he was surrounded by the enemy. He sent his colleague to inform his company commander regarding the approaching enemy and himself kept the enemy at bay for over two hours. When his ammunition was exhausted, he attacked the enemy with the bayonet. In the encounter, he received serious injuries as a result of which he died.

In this action, Lance Naik Nar Jang Gurung displayed a high sense of duty and courage and determination of a high order.