Draft:Vikas Lakhera

Vikas Lakhera
22nd Director General of Assam Rifles
Assumed office
1 August 2024
Preceded byPradeep Chandran Nair
Personal details
Alma materIndian Military Academy,
Madras University,
King's College London,
Osmania University,
Defence Services Staff College,
College of Defence Management,
Royal College of Defence Studies
Awards Sena Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Military service
Allegiance India
Branch/service Indian Army
Years of service1990–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit4 Sikh Light Infantry
Commands Assam Rifles
Sikh Light Infantry

Lt. Gen Vikas Lakhera SM, AVSM is a general officer of Indian Army. He is currently serving as the Director General of Assam Rifles since 1 August 2024.[1][2][3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera takes charge as Assam Rifles DG". The Times of India. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  2. ^ Singh, Bikash (1 August 2024). "Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera takes over as 22nd Director General of Assam Rifles". The Economic Times. The Economic Times. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  3. ^ "Lieutenant Gen Vikas Lakhera assumes command of Assam Rifles Director General". ANI News. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Vikas Lakhera takes over as Director General of Assam Rifles". The Assam Tribune. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  5. ^ "Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera takes command of Assam Rifles as 22nd Director General". India Today. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2025.