At NSG headquarters, Rajnath says no Black Cat commandos for VIPs now
Singh inaugurated the Diving Training Tank, developed to train commandos in underwater operations, at the NSG camp, an official said.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who on Tuesday visited the National Security Guards (NSG) headquarters at Manesar in Gurgaon, is learnt to have decided not to pull the elite cops into VIP security duties anymore, virtually barring politicians and others from VIP protectee list of Black Cat commandos. The counter-terror force is currently guarding 15 VIP protectees.
According to media reports, Singh has told the NSG brass that its list of VIP security protectees would not be increased. It has remained unclear if there will be any cut down of the existing list of VIP protectees with the NSG.
Singh inaugurated the Diving Training Tank, developed to train commandos in underwater operations, at the NSG camp, an official said.
Singh visited the NSG camp for the first time after becoming home minister.
After paying homage to the NSG martyrs by laying a wreath at the Martyrs' Memorial, he was briefed on the various aspects and issues pertaining to the force by Director General J.N. Choudhury and other senior officers.
The minister addressed the senior officers and assured them that he would look into the issues raised by them.
He also saw a demonstration of various skills by the NSG commandos.
While addressing a gathering of approximately 800 commandos, Rajnath Singh complimented the NSG for the role that it has played as the elite federal counter-terrorist force of the nation.
Before leaving, he said: "Visiting NSG gave me an opportunity to meet officers and jawans and also see demonstration of their skills. I am thrilled. NSG as an organisation instils a sense of security and confidence in the minds of the countrymen. We are proud of this organisation. I wish the force all the very best."