Celebrating 40 Years of the NSG: PM Modi and Home Minister Shah Honor the Brave

The Prime Minister of India wished National Security Guard (NSG) personnel on the 40th Raising Day of the elite counter-terrorism unit of India, also called 'Black Cats'.

Saluting all NSG personnel on the occasion of NSG Raising Day for their unwavering dedication, courage, and determination towards protecting our nation. Their commitment towards putting our nation free of threats is quite appreciative. They reflect valour and professionalism.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and also Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari did not lag behind to greet the people with their social media handle on the special day.

On the occasion of NSG's Raising Day, I wish our National Security Guard personnel and their family members. HM Shah.

"He also said, 'Living up to the motto of 'Sarvatra Sarvottam Suraksha', NSG has always reinforced national security with extraordinary expertise in swift response, tactical surprise, stealth operations, and impeccable precision. Salute to the Bravehearts of the NSG who have laid down their lives in the line of duty".

Salutes to the bravery, commitment, and the indomitable spirit of our gallant personnel on the 40th Raising Day of National Security Guard. It's the relentless efforts that keep the nation safe and secure. We salute to their service and commitment towards protecting India from all the evils. Jai Hind!, wrote Nitin Gadkari on social media platform.

NSG is the Central contingency 'Zero-Error Force' to handle anti-terrorist activities in all its manifestations. Equipped and trained to handle specific situations, it is hence deployed only in exceptional circumstances to thwart serious acts of terrorism. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

As early as 1984, the Central Cabinet decided to form a crisis force comprising highly motivated, specially geared, and well-trained personnel to tackle the different manifestations of terrorism.

National Security Guard

The National Security Guard was formed on October 16, 1984, after the Operation Blue Star. The Golden Temple of Amritsar was the focus of the military action from which Sikh extremists were to be flushed out. The operation was successful and finally gave India a sense of purpose in having a specifically committed force that could cope with terrorist attacks. A bill for the establishment of NSG was presented to the parliament in August 1986 and received the President's assent on September 22, 1986, and NSG came into existence formally from that date.