Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Kishan Chand VrC
Citation
On 14 April 1948, Naik. Kishan Chand was detailed to accompany a party assigned the task of advancing towards the north of Jhelum in J&K. This was essential to neutralise the effect of enemy patrols which were becoming a hindrance to our main body, planning to launch a surprise attack on the enemy.
Naik Kishan Chand along with the section was to cross a bridge, which was under heavy enemy fire. As soon as his section started crossing the bridge in pitch dark, the enemy started firing. However, Naik Kishan Chand was able to find out the enemy position. Thereafter, he diverted his section in such a manner as helped the main body to launch an attack.
Note: As the citation of Naik Kishan Chand was not available, the above information has been compiled on the basis of a letter sent by him.
Naik Kishan Chand along with the section was to cross a bridge, which was under heavy enemy fire. As soon as his section started crossing the bridge in pitch dark, the enemy started firing. However, Naik Kishan Chand was able to find out the enemy position. Thereafter, he diverted his section in such a manner as helped the main body to launch an attack.
Note: As the citation of Naik Kishan Chand was not available, the above information has been compiled on the basis of a letter sent by him.