Assam Rifles provides security to the northeastern region and has a diversified role ranging from security to providing welfare, and developmental assistance to the people.
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Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair Takes Charge As Director-General Of Assam Rifles
Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair took over as 21st Director General of the Assam Rifles at a ceremony of Shillong-based ARDG headquarters in Meghalaya.
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Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Yudh Seva Medal (YSM) took over as the 21st Director General of the Assam Rifles (popularly known as Sentinels of the North-East) on Tuesday. He has rich experience of Assam Rifles and the North East, having earlier served as an Inspector General and a Company Commander in Assam Rifles, besides having commanded Assam Rifles battalions as a Brigade Commander.
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair on Tuesday took over as Director General (DG) of Assam Rifles. Lt Gen Nair is the 21st DG of the Assam
The armed forces saw a series of changes in the top hierarchy in the last two days, including new joinings in the posts of Commander-in-Chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command, Eastern Army Commander, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and Director .