Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lieutenant R. Kanickasami was engaged in clearing enemy mines in the Poonch area when some mines exploded, causing his death. It is said that instead of saving his life, he cried for the clearance of fuel, ammunition and human lives around him.

Note:As the original citation was not available, the above information has been compiled on the basis of a letter sent by Smt. K. S. Mary Victoria w/o Late Lieutenant R. Kanickasami.