In 1994 the unit was deployed on the Line of Control (LC) in Keran Sector(J&K). Immediately after its arrival, the unit was baptized with fire when a Company of Nagas was tasked for a cross LC fire-assault on an enemy post. The company conducted the fire-assault at day break whereby enemy was completely surprised and it returned successfully from the mission without suffering any casualty. Havaldar (later Sub) Joseph Chang Anal, Vir Chakra, an ace marksman destroyed a number of enemy bunkers with his Rocket Launcher. He was conferred the Vir Chakra for displaying exceptional valour. The unit’s performance in this operation surpassed all expectations and stories of its exploits spread even to the enemy camp, making the Pakistanis believe that special forces had been inducted by the Indian Army. A leading Pakistani English daily even published a report that Indian Army had inducted ‘Head Hunters’ in the Keran Sector (the Naga Regiment is also popularly known by its nickname ‘Head Hunters’). Later during its tenure in Keran Sector, the interdiction effected by the unit paralysed the Neelam Valley Road, the life line of the Pakistan Army opposite 2 Naga, whereby restricting their movement only at night. In recognition of its operational achievements in the Keran Sector, the Unit was awarded its maiden COAS’ Unit Citation in 1996