Who has been appointed as the Director General of Assam Rifles? (August 2024)

The correct answer is Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera In News Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera assumed the role of Director General of Assam Rifles on August 1, 2024. He succeeded Lt Gen (retd) PC Nair in this position. Key Points Lt Gen Lakhera was commissioned into 4 SIKH LI in 1990. He has held various prestigious positions, including Inspector General of Assam Rifles (north) and additional Director General of military operations. Assam Rifles (AR) is a central paramilitary force responsible for border security. The Assam Rifles plays a crucial role in maintaining security in India's northeastern regions. Additional Information Assam Rifles, k nown as the "Sentinels of the Northeast ," is the oldest paramilitary force in India, established in 1835. The force operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is tasked with maintaining law and order in the Northeast and guarding the Indo-Myanmar border.