SHILLONG: Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh retired as the Director General Assam Rifles on Monday, after an illustrious career spanning 39 years.
An alumnus of the Lawrence School, Sanawar, Lt. Gen. Singh joined NDA, Khadakwasla, and was commissioned from IMA, Dehradun, in the Bihar Regiment as a third generation Officer on Dec 21, 1975.
During his illustrious career, he held numerous high profile and sensitive appointments both in Command as well as Staff. He commanded an Infantry Battalion in one of the most active Counter Insurgency areas in Jammu & Kashmir while insurgency was at its peak, a Mountain Brigade on sensitive Indo China Border in Sikkim and an Infantry Division at Meerut.
Nominated to represent the Country abroad, Lt. Gen. Singh, was posted at Military Training Institute in Bhutan and had the distinction of being the Defence Attache at the Indian Embassy, Beijing, China.
With over 18 years experience in Chinese Affairs, the Officer is considered as an expert on China.
Recipient of Sena Medal for Gallantry, he has also been conferred with the coveted Ati Vishist Seva Medal and Param Vishist Seva Medal for his remarkably sustained and dedicated service to the nation.
