Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Inder Prakash Kharbanda commanding a company of the Brigade of Guards was given the task of establishing a block behind an enemy held area in the Eastern Sector. Major Kharbanda led his company with great skill and occupied the position. The enemy subjected his defences to intense shelling and automatic fire from gunboats but he held his ground and ensured the success of the operation.

In this action, Major Kharbanda displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.