 Under his leadership the two remaining attackers were also killed.Chuni Lal had lost a large volume of blood and died by the time a helicopter could airlift him to nearest Army Hospital.For his actions in battle, Nb Sub Chuni Lal was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra on 15 August 2007 for saving the lives of his fellow men, displaying most conspicuous bravery, demonstrating battle field leadership and laying down his life to protect the country.