2 May 2020: Remembering Shaurya Chakra Awardee Major Anuj Sood, Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice in J&K Anti-Terror Operation
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Major Anuj Sood, a brave officer of the Indian Army from Himachal Pradesh, symbolised courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Coming from a military family, he joined the Indian Military Academy and was commissioned in 2012. Known for his fearless leadership, Major Sood showed extraordinary bravery during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir, where he led his team with courage and precision under heavy fire.
2 May 2020, His citation reads:
Major Anuj Sood had been operating as a Company Commander in 21 Rashtriya Rifles in Kupwara District of Jammu & Kashmir.
On 01 May 2020, on receiving information of two terrorists in Watsar Forest, he launched operation to intercept them. On spotting the terrorists, the officer challenged them but the terrorists fired back indiscriminately and escaped. The officer restrained own fire and saved lives of civilians stuck in the crossfire.
The terrorist's location was re-established on 02 May 2020 at Chanjimula and the officer himself deployed the close cordon at the suspected house. In an act of conspicuous bravery, he alongwith Commanding Officer and three others moved inside the target house to evacuate civilian hostages. Unmindful of his personal safety the officer relentlessly fired upon and pinned down hardcore terrorists resulting in evacuation of three civilian hostages. In an attempt to extricate the balance two civilian hostages, he physically assaulted and injured one Local terrorist, thus saving lives of the two hostages.
During this gallant act the officer sustained multiple gunshot wounds and sacrificed his life. For displaying conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary valour and self-sacrifice, Major Anuj Sood is awarded "SHAURYA CHAKRA (POSTHUMOUS)". The Shaurya Chakra is a testament to his indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to duty in the face of grave danger.