Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 14 December 1971, Shri Hari Singh, Head Constable of a company, was ordered to occupy the screen position ahead of an enemy post in the Rajasthan Sector. After he occupied the position, 50 to 60 Pakistani Rangers and irregulars supported by medium machine guns launched an attack. Undeterred by the heavy volume of fire Shri Hari Singh encouraged his men to hold their ground and kept the enemy at bay till reinforcements arrived. But the enemy put increased pressure on the post, thereby making it difficult to reinforce the screen position. Despite heavy shelling and the increasing pressure of the enemy, Shri Hari Singh put up stiff resistance and held on to his position. 

In this action, Shri Hari Singh displayed gallantry and leadership of a high order.