Shillong, July 16 -- Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General of Assam Rifles, visited Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) at Laitumkhrah, Shillong, on the occasion of its 14th Raising Day on Wednesday, Assam Rifles said in a statement.

The Assam Rifles formation was raised at Laitumkhrah, Shillong and in a short duration of 13 years has earned enviable accolades through professionalism displayed in Internal security challenges, disaster relief endeavours, anti-narcotics operations and securing India's international borders.

During the Sanik Sammelan, the General officer complimented all ranks on their achievements and high state of operational readiness. The General Officer also felicitated individuals with DG As...