Bansi Ponnappa
Channira Bansi Ponnappa | |
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| Allegiance | India United Nations |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 8 June 1985 – 31 July 2024 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 2 Mahar Regiment |
| Commands | XI Corps 28 Infantry Division 104 Infantry Brigade 2 Mahar Regiment |
| Battles / wars | M23 rebellion |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
Lieutenant General Channira Bansi Ponnappa, PVSM, AVSM, VSM is a retired general officer of the Indian Army. He last served as the Adjutant General of the Indian Army. He previously served as the General Officer Commanding of the XI Corps. The general officer is also 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.