Archive · 9 Oct 2026
NSG Assesses Andaman Police Counter-Terrorism Preparedness
A team from India’s National Security Guard is checking how prepared the island police are for terrorist threats.
The check is called the Counter Terrorism Capability Assessment.
It began on October 5 and lasts six days.
The team reviewed the police’s equipment, procedures, teams and ability to move quickly.
Police personnel took physical tests and practised shooting at night.
They also carried out a pretend hostage-rescue exercise.
A total of 68 commandos took part.
The police chief said these checks can show what needs improvement.
The police said assessments like this will continue.
A three-member team from the NSG’s Chennai-based 27 Special Composite Group is assessing Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police preparedness.
The six-day Counter Terrorism Capability Assessment began on October 5 and was scheduled to conclude Saturday.
The assessment examined personnel strength, equipment, specialised teams, procedures, mobility and operational readiness.
Exercises included physical efficiency tests, night-firing practice and a mock hostage-rescue drill; 68 commandos participated.
Police chief Ravindra Singh Yadav said the assessment would help identify improvements and strengthen readiness.
- Who
- A three-member team from the NSG’s 27 Special Composite Group and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police, including 68 participating commandos.
- What
- A Counter Terrorism Capability Assessment of the island police’s preparedness and operational readiness.
- When
- The six-day assessment began on October 5 and was scheduled to conclude Saturday; the report was dated October 9.
- Where
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including the NSCB Police Training Institute in Prothrapur.
- Why
- To evaluate and strengthen counter-terrorism preparedness and identify areas for improvement.
- Assessment
- Six-day Counter Terrorism Capability Assessment
- Start date
- October 5
- Assessing team
- Three members of the Chennai-based 27 Special Composite Group of the NSG
- Participants
- 68 commandos
- Assessment activities
- Physical efficiency tests, night-firing practice and a mock hostage-rescue drill
- Areas reviewed
- Commando strength, arms and equipment, specialised teams, standard operating procedures, mobility and operational readiness
- Police chief
- DGP Ravindra Singh Yadav
- Related recent training
- A separate two-week programme trained 100 personnel: 70 in personal security officer duties and 30 in tactical driving.