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Defence
Brigadier Basant Kumar Passes Away
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 08:37 PM
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Retired Brigadier Basant Kumar, a key figure in the 1971 India-Pakistan war, has passed away at 77. He played a significant role in the war and later founded a college for counter-terrorism and jungle warfare in Chhattisgarh.
Brigadier Basant Kumar, a renowned figure in modern jungle warfare, has passed away at the age of 77. He was a key player in the 1971 India-Pakistan war and his contributions to the war effort are still remembered today. After his retirement, he went on to establish the Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare College in Chhattisgarh, where he shared his expertise with a new generation of soldiers. This institution has become a premier training center for counter-terrorism and jungle warfare in the country. Brigadier Kumar's legacy will continue to inspire and influence the Indian military for years to come.