Archive · 26 Jul 2026
First NSG Chief R T Nagrani Dies at 98
R T Nagrani, the first head of the National Security Guard (NSG) in India, has passed away at the age of 98.
He was known for leading Operation Black Thunder-I in 1986, which successfully removed armed militants from the Golden Temple in Amritsar without any casualties.
Nagrani served as the NSG chief from 1984 to 1986 and is remembered for his leadership and the values he instilled in the NSG.
He is survived by three sons.
R T Nagrani, the first NSG Director General, dies at 98.
Led Operation Black Thunder-I in 1986 at Golden Temple.
NSG was founded in 1984 for counter-terrorism and hostage rescue.
Operation resulted in 122 apprehensions with no casualties.
Nagrani retired in 1987 and is survived by three sons.
- Who
- R T Nagrani, first NSG Director General
- What
- Death of R T Nagrani
- When
- July 26
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Natural causes
- Name
- R T Nagrani
- Age
- 98
- Position
- First NSG Director General
- Operation
- Operation Black Thunder-I
- Location
- Golden Temple, Amritsar
- Tenure
- August 17, 1984 - September 25, 1986
- Cremation
- Tuesday