Feb. 08, 2025 : Lt. Gen. Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General of Assam Rifles, along with Maj. Gen. Ravroop Singh, YSM, SM, IGAR(S), visited Sector HQ at Somsai and the forward Company Operating Base at Tusom to review operational preparedness and interact with ex-servicemen and Veer Naris on February 8, 2025.
During the visit, the Director General of Assam Rifles received a comprehensive briefing on various operational and administrative aspects from Deputy Inspector General, Brig. Sandeep Singh, SM. Following the briefing, DGAR interacted with the troops, ex-servicemen, and Veer Naris, engaging in meaningful discussions.
As part of the interaction, DGAR presented a Commendation Card to Mr. C. Hopingson, the Village Headman of Bungpa Khullen, for his yeoman’s service in uplifting the underprivileged of the border villages. The DGAR also visited the forward Company Operating Base at Tusom and assessed its operational readiness. He lauded the troops for their unwavering commitment to border security and their relentless efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the region.