Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 4 November 1948 at Zojila Pass, Havildar Mukand Singh was a platoon havildar of the company detailed to destroy an enemy resistance pocket. He manoeuvered round the enemy position, while the rest of his platoon gave covering fire. Every inch of a distance ofabout 200 yards from the enemy position was covered by heavy enemy automatic fire. This brave NCO was the leading man of the section and by his dauntless action persuaded every man to follow him fearlessly over the area heavily swept by enemy fire. Two of his men were seriously wounded. Leading the five remaining men, he blitzed the enemy position with grenades, lulling five of the enemy and capturing two. In addition he captured a Bren gun, a collection of arms and a large quantity of ammunition, equipment and documents. Throughout this operation, Havildar Mukand Singh showed leadership, courage and determination of a very high order.