Brigadier BK Ponwar, AVSM, VSM (retd) was commissioned into
1 MARATHA LI, the Jangi Paltan in December 1969. He was in
the forefront of operations of the unit in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, in
the Eastern Theatre and was amongst the first Indian troops to enter
Dhaka. During his service, he has been an instructor at several Indian
Army training establishments. He went on to command the Jangi
Paltan, 30 Infantry Brigade and 21 Sector Assam Rifles. After his
retirement, he established the CTJW College in Kanker in August
2005, and is presently the Director of this illustrious institution.
He has a passion for outdoor adventure activities.
