In a significant step towards enhancing regional security and fostering civil-military cooperation, the Lachit Borphukan Military Station was officially inaugurated on Thursday at Bamunigaon in Dhubri district.
Spread across 196 bighas of land in Sapotgram under the Bilasipara Revenue Circle, the new military station is expected to bolster operational preparedness and maintain peace in Assam’s lower region. The establishment is strategically positioned to improve border vigilance, rapid deployment, and area domination, especially along the sensitive frontier adjoining West Bengal and Bangladesh.
The inauguration ceremony was led by Lieutenant General R. C. Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, who highlighted the installation’s importance for national defense and regional stability. Senior officials from both military and civil administration, including Lt Gen Gambhir Singh, AVSM, YSM, GOC Gajraj Corps; Vivek Raj Singh, IGP (Assam Police); Dibakar Nath, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Dhubri; and Debasish Borah, APS, Superintendent of Police, Dhubri, attended the event, reflecting strong civil-military synergy.
Addressing the gathering, Lt Gen Tiwari said the station would “go a long way in ensuring peace and security in the region,” reaffirming the Army’s commitment to safeguarding borders and maintaining harmony in western Assam.
The base is named after Lachit Borphukan, the celebrated 17th-century Ahom general renowned for his valor during the Battle of Saraighat, paying tribute to Assam’s rich martial heritage. Officials noted that the naming symbolizes the Army’s respect for the state’s historical heroes and enduring warrior spirit.