1971 War to Bastar: Brigadier B.K. Ponwar Interview | TWL

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In this powerful and deeply inspiring session, we interact with Brigadier B. K. Ponwar, one of India’s most respected military leaders and a pioneer of counter-insurgency and jungle warfare operations.

From the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the liberation of Bangladesh, to decades of experience fighting insurgency in Nagaland, Punjab, Chhattisgarh (Bastar), and the Red Corridor, Brigadier Ponwar shares rare battlefield stories, leadership lessons, and real-world strategies that cannot be learned from books.

He speaks about:
Building India’s most admired counter-insurgency models
Guerrilla warfare and jungle operations
The role of people-centric operations in defeating insurgency
Training women commandos with equal standards
Revolutionary use of sniffer dogs and indigenous dogs in IED detection
Ethical warfare, humanity, and rule of law
Leadership, bravery, discipline, and warrior mindset
Unforgettable moments from the Dhaka advance and para-drop operations

This session is a must-watch for students, defence aspirants, police officers, military professionals, and anyone inspired by service to the nation.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Brigadier B.K. Ponwar & His Legacy
00:02:08 - The Core Philosophy of Counter-Insurgency
00:04:35 - Experience vs. Books: Learning Bravery on the Battlefield
00:05:41 - Guerrilla Warfare in East Pakistan & the 1971 War
00:07:29 - Addressing the Naxal Situation in Bastar and the Red Corridor
00:09:38 - Empowering Women Commandos: Equal Standards in Combat
00:11:32 - Overcoming Fear: Befriending Cobras and Jungle Animals
00:13:02 - Memories of the Tangail Paradrop and the Liberation of Dhaka
00:15:30 - The Strategic Capture of Jamalpur: Opening the Northern Gates
00:18:41 - Revolutionary Training: Using "Desi" Dogs for IED Detection
00:22:46 - Respecting Humanity and the Rule of Law in Operations
00:24:34 - Leadership Advice: Leading by Personal Example
00:26:08 - Motivation and the Making of a Warrior
00:27:11 - Conclusion and Final Reflections

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