With vast and in-depth knowledge of the nation's internal security, Col Sunil Kotnala is a third-generation Army officer. He was commissioned in the 5th Battalion The Garhwal Rifles and went on to command a 'Special Operations' battalion on the Indo-Tibet Border. During his 25 years of service, he has had a wide operational spectrum across India. He served in Kashmir as well as in the insurgency-infested North East. A Garhwali by birth, he is a natural and keen mountaineer. Col Kotnala has been awarded the Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Card and the General Officer Commanding, Northern Command Commendation Card twice for his outstanding services. He published his first book, Holy Warriors, in 2017, which is now being converted into a web series. It is based on his personal experiences fighting terrorism in Kashmir.