National Security Guard (NSG)

Why in News?

The Union Home Minister announced the establishment of the seventh NSG hub in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, to strengthen counter-terror and counter-hijack capabilities.

Description:

  • Raised in 1984 following Operation Blue Star and the assassination of Indira Gandhi.
  • Formally created under the National Security Guard Act, 1986 (Parliament).
  • Administrative control: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
  • Modelled on: UK’s SAS and Germany’s GSG-9.
  • Motto: Sarvatra Sarvottama Suraksha (Best of Security Everywhere).
  • Headquarters: New Delhi.
  • Director General (DG): Always an IPS officer appointed by MHA.

Structure & Composition:

  • Two main elements:
    • Special Action Group (SAG): Comprises Army personnel — handles counter-terror operations.
    • Special Ranger Group (SRG): Comprises Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) & State Police — mainly for VIP security.
  • Works on “swift strike and quick withdrawal” philosophy.
  • Acts only in exceptional situations, not for routine law & order.

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