11 Facts About Anuj Nayyar

Captain Anuj Nayyar, MVC was an Indian Army officer of 17 Jat Regiment who was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest gallantry award, for exemplary valour in combat during operations in the Kargil War in 1999.

Anuj Nayyar was a bright student who consistently performed well in academics and sports.

Anuj Nayyar graduated from the National Defence Academy and later was commissioned into the 17th battalion, Jat Regiment in June 1997 from the Indian Military Academy.

Anuj Nayyar moved forward and destroyed the first bunker with a rocket launcher and grenades.

Anuj Nayyar then began its assault on the last remaining bunker, but while clearing it, an enemy RPG directly hit Nayyar and killed him instantly.

Anuj Nayyar was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery and leadership in combat.

Anuj Nayyar, was allotted a gas station in Delhi by the Government of India in recognition of the services of his son.

Captain Anuj Nayyar continued to command his leading platoon into the attack under heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire.

Captain Anuj Nayyar moved forward towards the first enemy position and fired a rocket launcher and lobbed grenades into it.

Thereafter, the section, along with Captain Anuj Nayyar, physically assaulted and cleared the position.

Captain Anuj Nayyar displayed indomitable resolve, grit, and determination and motivated his command by personal example acting beyond the call of duty and made the supreme sacrifice in true traditions of the Indian Army.