Assam Rifles Commanders Conference 2026 Concludes in Shillong

Guwahati: The Assam Rifles Commanders Conference 2026 concluded at Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles in Laitkor, Shillong, Meghalaya, on 13th November, after  two days of deliberations that began on  12th November . Chaired by Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, the conference focused on operational preparedness, border management, modernisation and emerging security challenges.

The Assam Rifles Commanders Conference 2026 brought together Formation Commanders, Battalion Commanders and senior staff officers to discuss operational, administrative and strategic priorities.

As per the conference details provided, discussions covered the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and emerging challenges facing the force. The participants also examined ways to strengthen capabilities along the Indo-Myanmar border and improve preparedness for counter-insurgency operations.

Modernisation featured prominently in the deliberations, with discussions covering advanced weapons and equipment, technological integration and intelligence coordination. The conference also addressed infrastructure development and personnel welfare as part of the force's broader organisational priorities.

Director General of Assam Rifles Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera chaired the two-day conference and reviewed the achievements of various formations. He emphasised the need for adaptability, technological advancement and continued operational vigilance.

He also outlined the force's strategic priorities while reviewing operational and organisational matters with senior commanders and staff officers.

Indo-Myanmar border management remained among the key subjects discussed during the conference. The deliberations also covered counter-insurgency preparedness, advanced weapons and equipment, intelligence coordination and the integration of technology into operational activities.

These discussions formed part of the broader review of the Assam Rifles' capabilities and its preparedness to respond to emerging security challenges.

Apart from operational preparedness and border management, the conference examined infrastructure development and personnel welfare. Senior officers discussed administrative and strategic matters alongside operational requirements, reflecting the range of issues considered during the two-day meeting.

The conference also provided an opportunity to review the achievements of different formations and identify strategic priorities for strengthening the force's capabilities. The conference reviewed the prevailing security situation and assessed the force's readiness in view of emerging challenges.

Its discussions covered operational vigilance, technological advancement, modernisation and coordination in addressing security requirements along the Indo-Myanmar border.

The meeting concluded  today in Shillong, with a renewed focus on strengthening the Assam Rifles' operational and organisational capabilities.