Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Satish Nambiar was in command of a company of Maratha Light Infantry, which had established a roadblock in the Eastern Sector. The enemy assaulted the roadblock in strength on 10 December 1971. The attack was supported by intense artillery, mortar and small arms fire. Major Nambiar in complete disregard for his safety, moved from trench to trench to encourage his men. The assault was beaten back when the enemy was barely 40 yards from the forward defended localities. Similar assaults by the enemy on 11 December were also repulsed. Throughout, Major Nambiar displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.