Anuj Nayyar


Anuj Nayyar

Born(1975-08-28)August 28, 1975
Delhi, India
DiedJuly 7, 1999(1999-07-07) (aged 23)
2nd Pimple Complex, Kargil,
Jammu & Kashmir, India
Allegiance Republic of India
Branch Indian Army
Years of service1997–1999
Rank Captain
Service numberIC-57111W
Unit 17 JAT
Battles / warsKargil 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.