# Assam Rifles DG visits Pune's historic Ganesh pandal, urges youth to join armed forces

> Pune, Assam Rifles Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera visited a Ganesh pandal here during the ongoing Ganpati festival and urged the younger generation to remain connected with their cultural roots and consider joining the armed forces.

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:01:58.499Z
- Updated: 2026-09-21T09:01:58.499Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera

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- 2026-09-21T09:01:58.499Z - Hindustan Times: [Assam Rifles DG visits Pune's historic Ganesh pandal, urges youth to join armed forces](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/assam-rifles-dg-visits-pune-s-historic-ganesh-pandal-urges-youth-to-join-armed-forces-101789978671681.html)

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