Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Army Junior Commissioned Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/1976 |
| Age | 49 years (died on 28, Feb, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Kalol Bakain, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh |
| Date of Death | 28/02/2026 |
Latest News about Subedar Sanjay Kumar
28/02/2026
Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Sanjay Kumar, recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, retired from the Indian Army after more than three decades of exemplary service. His retirement marked the end of an era as he stood as the last serving awardee of India's highest wartime gallantry honor in the Indian Army at the time of his retirement.
26/01/2026
Sanjay Kumar was promoted to the rank of Honorary Captain on Republic Day, just weeks before his retirement. This promotion reflected the Indian Army's recognition of his exceptional service and contributions throughout his military career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Sanjay Kumar is a retired Indian military officer and recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military award for gallantry. He served in the Indian Army for over three decades, from 1996 to 2026, with the 13th Battalion, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles. He is recognized as the last serving awardee of the Param Vir Chakra in the Indian Army at the time of his retirement. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| NCC Cadet |
Personal Life
| School | Government Senior Secondary School, Kalol, Bilaspur |
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| Pre-Military Career | Taxi driver in New Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 17/04/2000 | ||||||||||||
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Career
| Military Service |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Subedar Sanjay Kumar was honored with India's highest military award, the Param Vir Chakra, for his valor in the Kargil War of 1999. | |
| 2. He decided to join the Army in 1996 after working as a taxi driver in Bilaspur. | |
| 3. During the Kargil War, he demonstrated remarkable courage by spearheading the conquest of the Area Flat Top. | |
| 4. Sanjay Kumar hails from a family lineage with a military legacy. | |
| 5. His application to join the army was rejected three times before he was selected. | |
| 6. He was posted to the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla near Pune. | |
| 7. During the Kargil War on 4 July 1999, as the leading scout of the attacking column tasked to capture Area Flat Top of Point 4875 in the Mushkoh Valley, he charged at enemy positions despite heavy machine gun fire, killed three enemy soldiers in hand-to-hand combat, and despite serious injuries, continued to fight and picked up an enemy Universal Machine Gun to kill fleeing enemy troops. | |
| 8. Although bleeding profusely after his heroic actions, he refused to be evacuated, which motivated his comrades to charge and capture the area from Pakistani troops. | |
| 9. He was an ex-NCC cadet whose military aspirations were shaped by NCC training. | |
| 10. He spent 28 years in service to the nation. | |
| 11. He was the last serving awardee of the Param Vir Chakra in the Indian Army at the time of his retirement. |