Kohima, April 7: Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General of #AssamRifles, visited Kohima Garrison on 07 April 2026 to interact with troops and acknowledge their exceptional service. During the visit, the General Officer presented DG Commendation Cards to two jawans of the Kohima Battalion in recognition of their exemplary performance, unwavering dedication, and outstanding contribution to operational duties.

The award ceremony highlighted the Assam Rifles’ emphasis on professionalism, discipline, and commitment to national security. Lt Gen Lakhera commended the recipients for their courage, diligence, and consistent efforts in upholding operational standards in challenging terrain and circumstances. He also encouraged all personnel to continue demonstrating the same level of dedication in service to the nation.
The DG’s visit served not only to honor individual achievements but also to reinforce morale across the Kohima Battalion, emphasizing the Corps’ role in maintaining internal security and fostering trust with local communities. Officers and troops expressed their pride in receiving recognition and reiterated their commitment to the Assam Rifles’ core values of duty, discipline, and dedication.
The event reflected Assam Rifles’ ongoing effort to motivate personnel through recognition of meritorious service while strengthening operational readiness and esprit de corps across its units stationed in Nagaland.