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39th Raising Day: PM Modi, Amit Shah greet personnel of NSG

Last updated on - Oct 16, 2023, 21:01 IST
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​PM Modi greets NSG Personnel

PM Narendra Modi lauded all the brave personnel of the force on their Raising Day. In an X post, he wrote, “The @nsgblackcats have firmly established themselves as a distinguished force, safeguarding us from various threats.”

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Amit Shah greets personnel of NSG

​Appreciating the contribution of the Black Cats to the nation’s security, Amit Shah said that they remain true to their motto, and the force has evolved into ‘Sarvatra Sarvotta Suraksha’ and built itself as the nation's bulwark of security against perils.

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History of ​Raising Day​

The NSG was established in 1984 after the Union Cabinet decided to create a Federal Contingency Force that was well-trained to tackle various manifestations of terrorism.

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NSG celebrates Raising Day on October 16

Every year, the Raising Day of the NSG is celebrated on October 16. This year marks the 39th anniversary of the establishment of the NSG, popularly known as Black Cats.

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​NSG intends to be deployed in ​exceptional circumstances

​NSG is intended only to be deployed in exceptional circumstances. The task-oriented force comprises two complementary elements in the form of the Special Action Group (SAG).

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Black Cats Operation

The Black Cats played a key role during the 'Operation Black Tornado' of 2008, when NSG commandos stormed the Nariman House, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, and the Oberoi Trident Hotel, killing all terrorists who had laid siege to the sites during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

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