New NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.

Key Highlights:

• A new NSG hub is being established in Ayodhya to strengthen counter-terror response in the region.
• The announcement was made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the 41st Raising Day event of the NSG in Manesar.
• Six NSG hubs already exist in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Jammu.
• The foundation stone for the Special Operations Training Centre (SOTC) was laid, being built on eight acres of land at a cost of Rs 141 crore.

Detailed Insights:

• The establishment of the Ayodhya NSG hub is part of the Centre’s plan to overhaul the operational framework of the National Security Guard (NSG) with expanded regional readiness.
• The NSG commandos at the Ayodhya hub will be ready to provide a strong response to any sudden terrorist attack in the zone.
• The Special Operations Training Centre (SOTC) will provide state-of-the-art training to special commandos combating terrorism, including anti-terror units of state police forces across the country.
• Ayodhya was previously hit by a terror attack on July 5, 2005, when five Jaish-e-Mohammad operatives tried to storm the makeshift temple at the Ram Janmabhoomi site.

Key Concepts Involved:

• NSG (National Security Guard): A counter-terrorism unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs, responsible for special operations.
• Counter-Terrorism: Proactive measures and strategies to combat and prevent terrorist activities.
• CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces): Uniformed security forces in India under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs.