Bansi Ponnappa
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Lieutenant General Channira Bansi Ponnappa, PVSM, AVSM, VSM is a serving general officer in the Indian Army. Currently, he is adjutant general of the Indian Army. He has earlier served as the commander of the XI Corps. He also serves as the colonel of the Mahar Regiment. As a UN peacekeeper, he is known for his role as commander of the United Nations' MONUSCO forces in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the M23 rebellion.
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Allegiance | India United Nations |
Service/ | Indian Army |
Years of service | June 1985 - present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | 2 Mahar Regiment |
Commands held | XI Corps 28 Infantry Division North Kivu Brigade, MONUSCO 104 Infantry Brigade 2 Mahar Regiment |
Battles/wars | M23 rebellion |
Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
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