Biography
Anuj Sood was a Major in 21 Rashtriya Rifles in the Indian Army. He was currently martyred in the Handwara encounter which killed the Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Haider. Anuj Sood was among the 4 army officers including Col. Ashutosh Sharma who died in attack along with one J&K Police SI as a part of the encounter.
Major Anuj Sood Hometown
Major Anuj Sood’s hometown is Panchkula, Haryana.
Educational Qualification
National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune, in 2012
He has done his scholing from Punjab Public School (PPS) from 2006 to 2008, Nabha.He belongs to NDA – 120 Course (Alpha Squadron).
Anuj Sood’s Career in Indian Army
Major Anuj Sood received number of prestigious awards for his exemplary work in counter-terrorist missions. He served the Guards Regiment for a long time in the Kashmir Valley.
He was currently serving as a Major in 21 Rashtriya Rifles in Indian Army.
Major Anuj Sood Family
Major Anuj Sood’s father served the Indian Army.Major Sood’s father name is Brigadier Chandrakant Sood (retd).He was also the Faulji (retd.)
His Mother’s name is Suman Sood.
Relationship status of Anuj Sood
Major Anuj Sood was recently married to the daughter of Marine Commander (MARCOS) Kashmir Singh.
Shahid Major Anuj Sood Funeral
Major Anuj Sood, cremated with full military honours on Tuesday (May 5, 2020).Besides Army officer’s family members including his wife, his father, and sister, senior Army officers were also present during the cremation.
Touching moments were witnessed before his last rites from his Panchkula residence to the cremation ground in Mani Majra.
Unknown Facts About Major Anuj Sood
- Major Anuj Sood was among Major-ranked Army personnel to be martyred in a counter-terrorist operation in Handwara, J&K.
- Major Sood had tied the knot just one and half year back to the daughter of Marine Commander (MARCOS) Kashmir Singh.
- His father was a Brigadier(retd.) in Indian Army and his sister is serving as a Captain in Indian Army and one elder sister lives in Australia.
- Major Anuj Sood was quite close to Col. Ashutosh Sharma. The later used to treat him just like his younger brother.
Anuj Sood Childhood Memories
‘Always Ready to Face the Enemy Head on’
The Instagram post shared by Anuj in April 2018 says it reveals a lot about the kind of person Anuj was, the values he held and his passion towards his duty to the nation.
Major Anuj Sood Biography
| Name | Major Anuj Sood |
| Real Name | Anuj Sood |
| Nickname | Ashutosh |
| Profession | Indian – origin Army Major |
| Date of Birth | December 17, 1989 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Father Name | Brigadier Chandrakant Sood (retd) |
| Mother Name | Suman Sood |
| Sister | Cap. Harshita |
| Height | 5 ft 11 inches |
| Weight | 62 kilograms |
| Zodiac Sign / Sun Sign | Not Known |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Schooling | Punjab Public School (PPS) from 2006 to 2008, Nabha |
| Educational Qualification | National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune, in 2012 |
| Hobbies | Adventure activities, Cricket |
| Hometown | Panchkula |
| Caste | Khatri |
| Birth Place | Bangalore |
| Married | Yes |
| Wife Name | Aakriti Singh |
| Current City | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Regiment | 21 Rashtriya Rifles |
| Died on | 2nd May,2020 |
| Cremation Ground | Manimajra, Chandigarh |
| Funeral Date | 5th May,2020 |
