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Guwahati: Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera led the 2026 Assam Rifles Commanders Conference in Laitkor, Shillong, on November 12 and 13. High-ranking formation commanders, battalion leaders, and senior staff gathered at the Directorate General headquarters to overhaul their security posture. They had work to do.
The meeting zeroed in on current threats and future strategy. Leaders prioritized tightening control along the Indo-Myanmar border while sharpening counter-insurgency tactics. The agenda covered everything from field operations to personnel welfare. They analyzed how to boost intelligence sharing and bridge gaps between different government agencies.
Modernization took center stage. The force plans to buy advanced weaponry and bring new technology into the fold. Infrastructure development and specialized training programs are also set for an overhaul to improve overall capacity. Operational readiness is the goal.
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera scrutinized the achievements of various units during the summit. He mapped out a new roadmap for the coming years. During his closing remarks, he praised the troops for their work. He said, "The need for adaptability, technological advancement and continued operational vigilance" remains the priority for the force. The conference finished with a pledge to secure national borders and maintain the long-standing traditions of the Assam Rifles.
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