Vir Chakra (VrC)

On January 1963, 2nd Lieutenant Viainder Nath Madan took out his platoon to destroy an enemy position from which our companies posted at a bridgehead across a river in Katange were being subjected to continuous mortar and medium machine gun fire. Having reached a position about 200 yards in the rear of the enemy, he found the enemy superior both in number and firepower. With remarkable initiative and determination, he led a bayonet assault. The enemy, mostly mercenaries, returned intense mortar, medium machine gun and other automatic fire. Although wounded in both legs, 2nd Lieutenant Madan crawled forward, shouting the war cry and inspired those under his command to fight gallantly. His platoon suffered some casualties, but performed many brave deeds and wiped out a strong and superior enemy position. The enemy fled leaving behind their dead, arms, ammunition and equipment.

In this action, 2nd Lieutenant Madan displayed commendable courage, leadership and devotion to duty.