Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Kargil War Hero's Mother Visits Memorial
Imagine a mom named Meena who was very proud of her son, Captain Anuj Nayyar, a brave soldier who fought in a war a long time ago.
Recently, she went to a special place called the Kargil War Memorial and saw a statue of her son.
It felt like she was meeting him again after many years.
She wrote a book about his life, called 'Tiger of Drass,' which she gave to the army.
It tells everyone about how amazing her son was.
Meena Nayyar, mother of Captain Anuj Nayyar, visited his bust at the Kargil War Memorial.
Nayyar felt like she was meeting her son after more than 26 years when seeing his bust.
She presented her book, 'Tiger of Drass,' to the Chief of Army Staff.
The book details Captain Nayyar's life, with co-author Himmat Singh Shekhawat.
Captain Nayyar was given command of three platoons and promoted to Captain before his martyrdom.
- Who
- Meena Nayyar, mother of Captain Anuj Nayyar.
- What
- Meena Nayyar visited her son's bust and presented her book at the Kargil War Memorial.
- When
- On the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemoration function.
- Where
- Kargil War Memorial in Drass.
- Why
- To honor her son and witness his memorial, commemorating his sacrifice during the Kargil War.
- Hero
- Captain Anuj Nayyar
- Mother
- Meena Nayyar
- War
- Kargil War
- Memorial
- Kargil War Memorial
- Book Title
- 'Tiger of Drass'
- Award
- Mahavir Chakra
