Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lieutenant Colonel Manoranjan Singh, as part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka, was tasked to capture Kopai North, a citadel of the militants from 13 October 1987 onwards. His battalion made repeated attempts to capture this strongly held fortified militants' position, but met with strong resistance. Undaunted by the odds against him, Lieutenant Colonel Singh personally led the attack by his battalion on 18 October 1987 and, after a prolonged and bloody encounter, captured the prestigious stronghold. The battalion also captured intact a factory of the militants for making explosive devices, 1000 Kilos of explosives were also seized. 

Throughout this operation, Lieutenant Colonel Manoranjan Singh displayed conspicuous bravery and qualities of aggressive leadership.