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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