Following the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) in September last, Brig. Vikas Lakhera will take over as the next Inspector General (North) of the Assam Rifles from the incumbent Maj. Gen. PVS Kaushik.
It was learnt that Brig. Lakhera will, on promotion to the rank of Major. General, assume charge by first week of January 2022.
According to Defence Watch Bureau, Lakhera has been appointed to the post on a deputation basis for a period of 18 months from the date of assumption of charge of the post, or till their retirement on attaining the age of superannuation from the Indian Army, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.