Lt General Vikas Lakhera Assumes Charge as Director General of Assam Rifles
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Lt General Vikas Lakhera assumes charge as Director General of Assam Rifles |
| Date | Thursday |
| Predecessor | Lt General P C Nair (retired after 40 years of service) |
| Assam Rifles Nickname | Sentinels of the Northeast |
| Lt Gen Lakhera's Commission | June 9, 1990, into 4 Sikh Light Infantry |
| Key Educational Qualifications | MSc (Madras University); MA (King's College, London); Masters in Management Studies (Osmania University); National Defence Course (Royal College of Defence Studies, London) |
| Career Highlights | Additional Director General Military Operations; extensive counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in Jammu & Kashmir and Northeast |
| Awards | Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, Army Commander Commendation Cards (twice) |
| Assam Rifles' Role | Maintaining internal security, guarding Indo-Myanmar border, counter-insurgency, disaster relief, civic action programs |