DG AR Lt Gen PC Nair receives AVSM
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 23 2021:
Lieutenant general Pradeep Chandran Nair, who is the 21st Director General of Assam Rifles, received the prestigious Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) from the President of India Ram Nath Kovind in an investiture ceremony held at New Delhi on Monday.
The General Officer has been bestowed with this prestigious award for his successful command as the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) in Nagaland.
He has also been decorated with the Yudh Seva Medal during his command of a Brigade in Manipur and has also been commended with the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card on three occasions.
Lt Gen Nair holds vast combat experience in the North East.
He commanded his Battalion (18 SIKH) in Assam.
His vast experience in the North East especially as the IGAR (N) has brought in peace and tranquillity in the region as well as controlled the insurgency.
In his present appointment as the Director General of Assam Rifles, the North East region'is to benefit tremendously, informed a release of PRO IGAR (S) .