Vir Chakra (VrC)

Havildar Malkiat Singh was commanding a section post on high ground at Karpola north of Tsengjong in NEFA on 10 October 1962 when the Chinese launched a massive attack. His section post did not have any overhead shelter. Undaunted and in complete disregard for his own safety, Havildar Malluat Singh continued to bring down maximum fire on the enemy and held on. During a subsequent attack on the Tsenglong position the same day, he personally manned the gun position and continued accurate fire until the post ran short of ammunition. On 20 October, on the way to Tsangle, while leading a party of 20 men he encountered a column of approximately 1,200 Chinese. Undaunted by the enemy's overwhelming superiority in numbers, Havildar Malkiat Singh and his twenty brave men took up a position, brought down heavy fire on the enemy and put up a gallant fight in which he was killed. 

Throughout these operations, Havildar Malkiat Singh displayed consistent enthusiasm, exceptional bravery and gallant leadership.