NEW DELHI: The Government will take all steps to “strengthen” the country’s elite counter-terror force — NSG — by providing better infrastructure and weapons, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said.
The minister, after inaugurating a composite building for the counter-hijack squad of the force near Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here, said he would also welcome a proposal for creation of a new category of medals for these commandos and those from other special forces to recognise their ‘shaurya’ (bravery) and to boost their morale.
Singh lauded the National Security Guard (NSG) for its role during the terror attack early this year at the Pathankot IAF base which ensured that there was “no damage to the strategic installations and equipments” inside the air force station.
“I will make efforts to see that your infrastructural needs are met…Any special force like NSG needs special training and some very sophisticated equipments. The Home Ministry will take all steps to strengthen NSG,” he said, noting countries across the globe are facing the scourge of terrorism. (AGENCIES)
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