Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday lauded the National Security Guard (NSG) for its exemplary contribution to safeguarding the nation from terrorism and organised crime for over four decades. Speaking at the 41st Raising Day celebrations of the NSG in Manesar, Shah praised the elite force for its unwavering commitment, professionalism, and courage in the face of national security threats.
‘Fight against terrorism in safe hands,’ says Shah
Referring to the operational demonstrations by NSG commandos during the event, Shah said the display reflected the country’s strong security preparedness.
“With these three principles—Sarvatra, Sarvottam, Suraksha—and by making Samarpan, Saahas, and Rashtrabhakti its hallmarks, the NSG has fought a formidable battle against organised crime and terrorism in this country for four decades,” he said.
“After seeing the demonstration we have just witnessed, every citizen leaves with satisfaction that our security and the fight against terrorism are in safe hands,” Shah added.
NSG’s role expanded, new hub set up in Ayodhya
The Home Minister announced that the Special Operations Training Centre (SOTC) inaugurated on Tuesday would serve not only the NSG but also state police forces across India. “This centre is not only for NSG; it will also train all state police forces,” he said.
The new NSG hub in Ayodhya, Shah noted, will further enhance the force’s operational readiness. With this, all six hubs of NSG—also known as Special Composite Groups (SCG)—located in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jammu, and now Ayodhya, will strengthen the nation’s ability to respond rapidly to terror threats.
“NSG commandos will be deployed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A designated zone will be maintained around each centre to ensure immediate response to any sudden terrorist attack,” Shah added.
Rs 141-crore training centre inaugurated
Highlighting the government’s focus on capacity building, Shah said the newly inaugurated SOTC at Manesar was built at a cost of ₹141 crore over an eight-acre site. The centre will offer state-of-the-art training facilities for commandos to counter terrorism and urban warfare challenges.
“In such a vast country, the central government alone cannot combat terrorism,” Shah observed. “The NSG has, through its strength and courage, protected the nation since its inception in 1984—be it Operation Ashwamedh, Operation Sarvashakti, Operation Dhangu, the Akshardham attack, the Mumbai terror attack, or several other crises.”
‘India has struck at the roots of terrorism’
The Home Minister reiterated the government’s strong stance against terrorism, citing the revocation of Article 370 as a decisive step. “From scrapping Article 370, we have attacked the key points of terrorists. India’s security agencies are determined to eliminate terrorists and their agenda,” Shah declared.
He emphasised that with strengthened coordination among central and state agencies, India’s counter-terrorism framework has become more robust than ever.
NSG: The nation’s elite counter-terrorism force
Established in 1984, the NSG—often called the ‘Black Cats’—has been at the forefront of India’s major counter-terrorism and hostage rescue operations. Over four decades, it has earned global recognition for its precision, discipline, and swift tactical response.
With the inauguration of the SOTC and the new hub in Ayodhya, the NSG’s operational footprint has expanded, marking another milestone in India’s evolving security architecture.