The two-day event focused on border management along the Indo-Myanmar Border and the modernisation of the force.
The Assam Rifles Commanders’ Conference 2026 took place from November 12 to 13 at the Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles in Laitkor, Shillong, according to ANI.
Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, Director General of Assam Rifles, chaired the two-day meeting, which included Battalion Commanders, Formation Commanders, and senior Staff Officers.
The participants discussed strategic, administrative, and operational matters, with a specific emphasis on improving counter-insurgency capabilities and managing the Indo-Myanmar Border.
Discussions also covered the introduction of new technologies, advanced equipment, and better intelligence coordination, alongside infrastructure development and welfare measures.
Lt Gen Lakhera evaluated the performance of different formations and offered guidance on future objectives. He praised the professionalism and commitment shown by all ranks in securing peace under difficult conditions.
The conference concluded with a focus on maintaining operational vigilance and adapting to new security threats to protect national security.
