Vir Chakra (VrC)

A company of Kashmir Infantry, commanded by Subedar Kanshi Singh, was ordered to capture a ridge in J&K on the night of 17 April 1948. The enemy defences were sited in depth in bunkers. In face of heavy enemy opposition, small arms fire and grenades, Subedar Kanshi Singh, with his dashing spirit and outstanding leadership, forced the enemy to take to their heels from his well constructed sangars and bunkers oh the ridge. In hand-to-hand fighting, Subedar Kanshi Singh received an injury in his head. Ignoring his wounds he immediately organised the pursuit and chased the enemy inflicting heavy casualties.

His outstanding courage and determination had made the attack successful.