 | This article is written like an obituary. (June 2023) |
Anuj Nayyar | |
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| Born | August 28, 1975 Delhi, India |
| Died | July 7, 1999 (aged 23) 2nd Pimple Complex, Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
| Allegiance |  Republic of India |
| Service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1997–1999 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Service number | IC-57111W |
| Unit |  17 JAT |
| Battles / wars | Kargil War † |
| Awards |  Maha Vir Chakra |
Captain Anuj Nayyar, MVC (August 28, 1975 – July 7, 1999) 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.[1][2]
- ^ "VIDEO: Know about Captain Anuj Nayyar who was honoured with Mahavir Chakra for his bravery". India TV. India TV. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "#KargilHeroes: Anuj Nayyar, The Braveheart For Whom Nation Always Came First". The Better India. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2020-06-23.