Maj Gen Reddy takes over as IGAR (East)
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 01 2018:
Major General Upendra Dwivedi handed over the reins of Assam Rifles (East) to Major General GAV Reddy, SC, VSM after a ceremony at Srikona Garrison, Silchar on November 1 .
Assam Rifles (East) spanning across Mizoram, Tripura, South Assam and parts of West Manipur has witnessed many important events during the 20 months tenure of Major General Upendra Dwivedi.
The General brought in momentous changes to efficiently curb insurgency, smoothly tackle the internal security situation and execute civic action projects in the entire area.
Major General GAV Reddy was commissioned in the 9th Battalion of Jat Regiment in March 1986.The General possesses vast combat experience in counter insurgency operations and conventional operations has commanded his unit in J&K and Punjab.
He is the fifth Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) .