NSG commandos undertake mock counter-terrorist drills ‘Gandiv’

NSG commandos undertake mock counter-terrorist drills ‘Gandiv’

• The National Security Guard (NSG) conducted week-long counter-terrorism exercise called ‘Gandiv’ from August 22 to August 28, 2021, 
• The third edition of the annual drill was held at multiple cities in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and the national capital region by NSG to check its response time and reaction to hostage and hijack-like situations.
• The exercise also aimed at enhancing the counter-terror skills of the state administration, police, anti-terrorist squads and also create awareness among the public.
• The National Security Guard is the counter-terrorism unit under the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs.