Director General of the Assam Rifles

Director General of the Assam Rifles (DGAR)
Incumbent
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera AVSM, SM
Formation1947
First holderH. G. Bartly, CIE, IP
WebsiteOfficial Website
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The Director General of the Assam Rifles (DGAR) is the head of the Assam Rifles. The DGAR has their office in the Headquarters DGAR at Shillong. Appointed by the Government of India, the DGAR reports to the Minister of Home Affairs. The Director General is an Indian Army Officer of the rank of Lieutenant General and is assisted by three Inspector Generals, each holding the rank of Major General, and other senior officers heading various staff appointments. The Additional Director General of the Assam Rifles who is a Major General - ranked officer serves as the Second-in-command to the Director General.[1] The current Director General, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM is the 22nd DGAR.[2]

  1. ^ "असम राइफल्स में आपका स्वागत है". assamrifles.gov.in.
  2. ^ "LIEUTENANT GENERAL VIKAS LAKHERA, AVSM, SM, TOOK OVER AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ASSAM RIFLES - The Assam Rifles Twitter". X (formerly twitter). Retrieved 1 August 2024.