Joginder Singh Bakshi

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Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War
Awards	Maha Vir Chakra[1] Vishisht Seva Medal

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Early life

Lieutenant General Joginder Singh Bakshi was born in

Military career

Lieutenant General Joginder Singh Bakshi was commissioned into the Indian Army in the 5 JAT regiment, in June 1950.

His unit was deployed in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram from 1963 to 1971 in

in January 1971.

While posted in the Eastern Command, he was also tasked to train the Mukti Bahini in overt and covert operations in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).

Thereafter, he raised and commanded the Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) at Vairingte, Mizoram. CIJWS is considered one of the premier counter-insurgency training institutions in the world and attracts trainees from friendly countries around the world.^[3]

When the

started, he held the rank of Brigadier and was commanding the 340 (I) Infantry Brigade in the Eastern sector. His brigade launched a number of attacks on well defended Pakistani positions, resulting in the capture of the city of Bogra.^[4] His offensive tactics enabled the capture of a large number of Pakistani troops, arms and equipment, including the commander of the 205 Brigade of the Pakistan Army.^[5] For his leadership and aggressive battle planning resulting in large military gains, he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
After the war, he was deputed to Iraq, to help that country setup their War College.^[6]

He commanded the 25th Div as a Major General/

Upon his promotion to Lt. General he set up the 3rd Corp in the Eastern sector.

Post-retirement

Upon retirement on 31 March 1986, he chose to live in New Delhi, dedicating his life to help aspiring officers for staff college examinations without charging any fees. He died on 19 July 2014.

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