Archive · 3 Oct 2025
NSG Commandos Conduct Large-Scale Counter-Terror Exercise
Imagine India's special "Black Cat" commandos are practicing how to stop bad guys.
They're having a big practice called Exercise Gandiva.
It's like a game where they act out different scary situations like terrorists taking hostages, bombs, or dangerous chemicals.
They practiced in multiple cities at the same time, working with local police and others.
The goal is to make sure everyone knows how to work together and stop any bad things from happening.
They practice things like rescuing people, stopping bombs, and dealing with dangerous chemicals to keep everyone safe.
The National Security Guard (NSG) conducted a nationwide counter-terrorism exercise named Gandiva.
The exercise aimed to improve crisis response capabilities.
Drills simulated hostage rescues, bomb threats, and CBRNe incidents.
The primary drills occurred on the nights of October 3 and 4 in multiple cities.
The exercise involved coordination between the NSG, police, and other agencies.
- Who
- National Security Guard (NSG)
- What
- Large-scale counter-terrorism exercise
- When
- October 3 and 4
- Where
- Varanasi, Chittorgarh, Pune, Jammu, and other regions
- Why
- To test and enhance the country's crisis response capabilities.
- Exercise Name
- Gandiva
- Force Involved
- National Security Guard (NSG)
- Exercise Type
- Counter-terrorism
- Locations
- Varanasi, Chittorgarh, Pune, Jammu and other regions
- Date of Drills
- October 3 and 4
- Participants
- State Police, CAPFs, and local administrations