Major General Ranjit Singh is the new IG of Assam Rifles (East)

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

SILCHAR: Major General GAV Reddy, SC VSM, handed over the reins of Inspector General of Assam Rifles (East) to Major General Ranjit Singh, VSM, on November 18 2020 who would be the sixth incumbent in Srikona Garrison near Silchar.

Assam Rifles (East) looks after Tripura, Mizoram, South Assam and West Manipur and is engaged in multi ferrous roles like counter insurgency operations in West Manipur, effective border management in Mizoram and civic action projects in the entire region and has won the hearts and minds of people. Assam Rifles are a force to reckon with and are a professional, credible and people friendly force which contributes immensely towards ensuring security and improving the lives of commoners in these frontier states.

Major General Ranjit Singh VSM has vast operational experiences in counter insurgency operations in most difficult terrains across the country. He commanded the 7th Battalion Madras Regiment in Tinsukia, Binaguri and 56 Mountain Brigade in Dras/Kargil which was famous for the 1919 Kargil War. He was awarded the prestigious VishistSeva Medal for his service as a Brigade Commander. He has served earlier in Mokokchung, Tinsukia and Rangiya and has been assigned this highly decorated appointment.

The Inspector General has a pleasant and unassuming demeanour, combined with sharp wisdom and vision. Assam Rifles under his able leadership and guidance is expected to contribute immensely towards ushering peace, prosperity and stability in the northeast region.

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