On 06 July 1999, Charlie company was tasked to capture an objective which was a part of the Pimple Complex on the Western Slopes of Point 4875, in the Mushkoh Valley. At the beginning oi the attack, the Company Commander got injured and the command of the company devolved on Captain Anuj Nayyar.

 

Captain Anuj Nayyar continued to command his leading platoon into the attack under heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire. As the platoon advanced, the leading section reported location of 3 to 4 enemy positions. Captain Anuj Nayyar moved forward towards the first enemy position and fired Rocket Launcher and lobbed grenades into it.

 

Thereafter, the section, along with Captain Anuj Nayyar, physically assaulted and cleared the position. The enemy, which was well entrenched, brought heavy volume of automatic fire. Captain Anuj Nayyar, unmindful of his personal safety, motivated his men and cleared two more enemy positions. While clearing the fourth position, an enemy Rocket Propelled Grenade hit the officer killing him on the spot.

 

This action led by Captain Anuj Nayyar resulted in killing nine enemy soldiers and destruction of three Medium Machine Gun positions of the enemy. The success of this operation, after a brief setback, was largely due to the outstanding personal bravery and exemplary junior leadership of this daring officer.

 

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.