NSG to provide anti-drone security to J-K airbases

Our Correspondent

Gurugram, October 16

The counter-terrorism commando force National Security Guard (NSG) will provide anti-drone security cover to Indian Air Force (IAF) stations in Srinagar and Jammu.

The declaration was made by the force’s Director General MA Ganapathy during the 37th Raising Day celebrations held in Gurugram’s Manesar today.

Addressing the gathering, he said that the two IAF facilities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are located close to the Pakistan border and are categorised as “sensitive” installations.

The first-ever drone attack took place on June 27 at the IAF station in Jammu. The NSG chief said the federal counter-terrorist and counter-hijack commando force is enhancing its “counter-terrorism profile” and preparing itself to meet emerging security challenges.

“The nature of the challenges regarding the internal security of the country has changed. Along with protecting the borders, now there is also a need to be prepared to deal with drones and air strikes. We are safe only if we are prepared to face them,” said Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai who chaired the celebrations.

Rai also praised the brave commandos of NSG and said that NSG has great contribution in maintaining peace in the country. On the occasion of Raising Day, commandos and dog squads of NSG displayed their skills.