GUWAHATI: Lt. General Vikas Lakhera assumed charge as Director General of Assam Rifles on Thursday, August 1. He has varied and rich professional experience of Assam Rifles and the North East, having served extensively in the region, including being Inspector General in Assam Rifles in Nagaland, according to a statement.
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The General Officer was commissioned from Indian Military Academy into 4 SIKH LI on June 9, 1990, the unit which he subsequently commanded in lower Assam under the Red Horns Division.
The General Officer has tenanted various command and staff appointments during his illustrious career. Some of the important appointments tenanted by him include Division Officer and Tactical Training Officer at NDA, Khadakwasla, Deputy Military Advisor to GOC-in-C, Eastern Command, Staff Officer and Deputy Military Advisor to COAS, Director in Military Operations Directorate, Deputy Commander of an infantry brigade and Brig (Q) of HQ 4 Corps.
The General Officer commanded 15 Infantry Brigade at Sriganganagar and has been Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) at Kohima. The General Officerr was tenanting the appointment of Additional Director General Military Operations handling Information Warfare prior to taking over as Director General of Assam Rifles.
