A solemn naming ceremony was held for the newly constructed Kargil Bypass Bridge, which has been officially named ‘Captain Anuj Nayyar, Maha Vir Chakra Setu’. The ceremony was organised by the Indian Army as a tribute to the valour of Captain Anuj Nayyar and the soldiers of the 17 JAT Battalion, as well as the enduring support of the local people of Kargil.
Captain Anuj Nayyar was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India’s second-highest gallantry award, for his courageous role in capturing the Pimple Complex on the western slopes of Point 4875 in the Mushkoh Valley during Operation Vijay in 1999.
The ceremony was attended by Captain Nayyar’s mother, Meena Nayyar, his younger brother Karan Nayyar, family guests, members of the 17 JAT Battalion, and civil dignitaries. Meena Nayyar and Karan Nayyar unveiled a commemorative plaque during the event.
In her emotional address, Meena Nayyar recalled her son’s bravery and expressed her gratitude that his name will now be permanently associated with the land where he made the supreme sacrifice.
The newly named bridge will serve as a key bypass to Kargil town, improving traffic flow and connectivity on the crucial National Highway 1-D, which plays a vital role in both civilian travel and military logistics in the region.
