Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera unveils tribute song for Assam Rifles in Shillong

Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, Director General of Assam Rifles, unveiled a patriotic tribute song on Thursday, November 12, 2026, during the Cultural Evening of the Assam Rifles Commanders Conference 2026. The launch took place at the Headquarters of the Director General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) in Laitkor, Shillong, Meghalaya, and the composition was produced by Nuravi Productions to recognise the service and sacrifices of the force’s personnel.

Production details and themes

The song, identified by the titles "Sarhado Ke Rakhwale" and "Sarhad Ke Veer – Dedicated to Assam Rifles," runs for 3 minutes and 23 seconds. Nuravi Productions created the piece to highlight the force’s counter-insurgency operations and border-guarding duties across Northeast India, especially the Seven Sisters region. According to the production house, the musical tribute is intended to express gratitude to personnel who protect the country and its people.

Statements from organisers

Ravi Ranjan Choubey, Chairperson-cum-Managing Director of the Nuravi Group, said the opportunity to dedicate the composition to Assam Rifles personnel was an honour. In a statement attributed to Choubey, he said, "The organisation considers it an honour to dedicate the song to Assam Rifles personnel. The initiative is aimed at recognizing the sacrifices and unwavering commitment of the personnel who serve the country and protect its people, and to express gratitude through music and encourage citizens to acknowledge their contributions." The Sentinel Assam reported that during the Cultural Evening Lt Gen Lakhera also felicitated Choubey for the musical tribute presented by Nuravi Productions.

Context of the event

The unveiling formed part of the Assam Rifles Commanders Conference 2026, a gathering of senior officers at the DGAR headquarters. While background information notes that Assam Rifles was founded in 1825 and is India’s oldest paramilitary force, the focus of the song is on the force’s current responsibilities in border security and counter-insurgency across the northeastern states. By presenting the tribute during the conference’s cultural programme, the organisers aimed to give listeners an opportunity to engage with a musical homage to the personnel serving in the force.

Availability and public outreach

The composition has been made available for public streaming on Nuravi Productions' official YouTube channel, allowing a wider audience to hear the tribute. The production house’s stated intention is to use music as a means of recognising the service and commitment of Assam Rifles personnel, thereby encouraging broader citizen awareness of the force’s contributions to regional security.