Vir Chakra (VrC)

Second Lieutenant Satish Kumar Jaswal led a patrol deep into enemy territory in the area of Bisso Buzurg and Dhingar in the Shakargarh Sector. On 15 December 1971, when the patrol approached Dhingar village, an enemy ambush party opened fire at close range with automatic weapons and grenades. Second Lieutenant Jaswal ordered his patrol to charge the enemy ambush. In the process, he was hit by a bullet. Despite his injury, he continued to give directions to his patrol and succeeded in defeating the ambush party before succumbing to his injuries.

In this action, Second Lieutenant Jaswal displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.