Vir Chakra (VrC)

On the night of 10 December 1971, Naik Khajur Singh was with a force, which attacked an enemy position in Jammu and Kashmir. This was a well-fortified locality held in strength by the enemy. During the attack, the assaulting troops came under heavy and accurate fire from enemy medium machine guns. Though seriously wounded, he charged one of the medium machine gun bunkers and throwing a grenade silenced the gun, thereby contributing to the success of the attack. In this action, Naik Khajur Singh displayed courage and determination of a high order.