<p> In a first, 'black cat' commandos of elite counter-terror force National Security Guard (NSG) participated in the Republic Day parade at Rajpath here.<br /><br /></p>.<p>A contingent of about 140 personnel in black overalls, balaclava headgear and carrying special assault rifle MP-5 added dashing sheen to the parade.<br /><br />The commandos were given a rapturous round of applause by the spectators as they marched down Rajpath singing the NSG song "Hum haina haina hindustan" penned by renowned poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar.<br /><br />The march past by the NSG also displayed 'Sherpa' -- a specially designed hijack intervention vehicle -- and two gypsies used for anti-hijack operations.<br /><br />The NSG, which selects the best of the officers and men from the Indian Army as well as from various central armed police forces, was raised in 1984.<br /><br />Unmatched dedication and ruthless training is the bedrock of the force which ensures that they take on counter terrorist operations across the country at short notice.<br /><br />Be it any national or international event in the country, it is called upon to provide discreet security cover. NSG is also the only counter hijack force of the country.<br /><br />Specialised in hostage rescue, the force is fully trained to operate in various scenarios be it urban, jungle, land, air or water.<br /><br />Ever since its inception, the NSG has carried out 115 anti-terror operations, including against the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the attack on Air Force Station, Pathankot.<br /><br />It possesses three Ashok Chakra, three Kirti Chakra, three Shaurya Chakra, 40 Sena Medal, 16 Vishisht Seva Medal and many more for meritorious service</p>
<p> In a first, 'black cat' commandos of elite counter-terror force National Security Guard (NSG) participated in the Republic Day parade at Rajpath here.<br /><br /></p>.<p>A contingent of about 140 personnel in black overalls, balaclava headgear and carrying special assault rifle MP-5 added dashing sheen to the parade.<br /><br />The commandos were given a rapturous round of applause by the spectators as they marched down Rajpath singing the NSG song "Hum haina haina hindustan" penned by renowned poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar.<br /><br />The march past by the NSG also displayed 'Sherpa' -- a specially designed hijack intervention vehicle -- and two gypsies used for anti-hijack operations.<br /><br />The NSG, which selects the best of the officers and men from the Indian Army as well as from various central armed police forces, was raised in 1984.<br /><br />Unmatched dedication and ruthless training is the bedrock of the force which ensures that they take on counter terrorist operations across the country at short notice.<br /><br />Be it any national or international event in the country, it is called upon to provide discreet security cover. NSG is also the only counter hijack force of the country.<br /><br />Specialised in hostage rescue, the force is fully trained to operate in various scenarios be it urban, jungle, land, air or water.<br /><br />Ever since its inception, the NSG has carried out 115 anti-terror operations, including against the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the attack on Air Force Station, Pathankot.<br /><br />It possesses three Ashok Chakra, three Kirti Chakra, three Shaurya Chakra, 40 Sena Medal, 16 Vishisht Seva Medal and many more for meritorious service</p>