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24th Raising Day (16th Oct, 2008)


The National Security Guard was raised in 1984 to combat terrorism in all its facets. This elite Force celebrates its 24th Raising Day on 16th Oct, 2008. NSG is a quick reaction force equipped and trained for carrying out counter hijacking and counter terrorists operations. Besides this, the NSG also provides mobile security to dignitaries at high risk and Skymarshals on selected domestic and international flights.

2. The NSG commandos, popularly known as ‘Black Cats’ are drawn from the Army and CPFs after meeting stringent criteria of mental and physical toughness. They are put through strenuous training wherein they are exposed to various facets of counter-terrorism, counter- hijacking, VIP security drills as well as bomb detection & disposal techniques.

3. The elite Force is led by Shri Jyoti Krishan Dutt, IPS, Director General, a dynamic leader who believes in leading by example and continuously raising the bar for the Force. Under his command, the Force has grown from strength to strength in training and operational activities. He personally monitors the implementation of the modernization plan of the force to ensure that it is equipped with the latest weaponry, equipment and state-of-the-art infrastructure for training. The Director General is assisted by three Inspectors General.

4. The NSG remained heavily committed during the past one year. Besides performing the duties of VIP security and providing sky marshals wherein a large number of personnel are committed round - the - clock, the gamut of responsibilities of the NSG is widening day by day due to the enhanced threat posed by terrorism coupled with the menace of Left Wing Extremism. On one hand the demand for security cover to highly threatened dignitaries is increasing and on the other, there is a rising demand in requisitioning NSG to cover important national and international events such as deployment in the Indo-African Summit held in April 2008 in New Delhi and the Olympic Torch Rally in New Delhi, besides counter-terrorism deployment for the Republic Day & Independence Day celebrations.

5. For the first time, the Black Cats of NSG and the Garud of the Indian Air Force had conducted a joint exercise `Black Eagle’ from 7th to 14th March at NSG Garrison, Manesar. It helped in sharpening the skills of shooting, surgical strikes against terrorists, hostile elements and rescue missions.

6. The Bomb Disposal Unit of NSG carried out intricate post blast investigations at the recent bomb blast sites in Hubli, Jaipur, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Tripura .

7. The Raising Day function of the National Security Guard will be held at its sprawling Garrison at Manesar (Haryana). The Hon’ble Union Home Minister, Shri Shivraj V. Patil, will be the Chief Guest. Other senior dignitaries will also grace the occasion. On this grand occasion, the NSG will be showcasing thrilling and spectacular operational exercises requiring skill, marksmanship, stamina and physical fitness besides demonstrating basic drills of counter terrorist operations and VIP security. It will be a spectacular display of precision, speed and daredevilry using helliborne para commandoes of the NSG. The capabilities of our most widely used Bomb Disposal Team and Dog Squad will also be dovetailed in the operational exercises. An added feature of this year’s Raising Day will be `hostage rescue operation’.

8. The NSG Training Centre at Manesar is primarily responsible for conducting pre-induction training of officers and men who wish to join the NSG. It also runs training courses for State Police, CPFs and friendly countries on various facets of counter-terrorist operations. Our Training Centre is recognized as a Centre of Excellence for training in VIP security. Police detachments from States affected by left wing extremism, are also imparted specialized training in tackling the menace. A large number of personnel from some of the friendly foreign countries have also been trained at this centre for VIP security and other duties.

9. The NSG Training Centre also has the distinction of having the only National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC) which is responsible for post blast investigation and maintains a data bank on all major bombing/IED incidents in the country. NBDC also disseminates relevant and useful information to law enforcement agencies of the states. An international level seminar on ‘Fighting terror – An Integrated approach’ was organized by the NBDC in Feb 2008 which was attended by delegates and representatives from all over the country and abroad.

10. The sprawling and beautifully landscaped NSG Garrison at Manesar has modern amenities and recreational facilities. A 50 bedded composite hospital, open air theatre, olympic size swimming pool, gymnasium, shopping complex, a Montessori School, a Kendriya Vidyalaya (upto 12th standard), cyber cafe, ATM Centres and cable TV etc provide the means for rest and recuperation in environmental friendly surroundings. Besides the above, numerous welfare and stress releasing measures are adopted by all the formations of NSG to sustain a high morale and self esteem amongst the NSG personnel. NSG personnel have voluntarily donated Rupees Twenty- one lakhs for the PM’s Relief Fund for the flood victims in Bihar.

11. The zealous endeavor of the NSG is to evolve itself to counter the globalized terror war, to aim to always stay ahead and strive relentlessly to live upto its motto ‘Sarvatra Sarvottam Suraksha’.