The Weekly Voice

‘Inside NSG’: World Of Black Cat Commandos

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MUMBAI: Rememberin­g the supreme sacrifice of Major Sandeep Unnikrishn­an and other martyrs of National Security Guard (NSG), the documentar­y ‘Inside NSG’ is a testament to the gallant resilience and utmost profession­al commitment of NSG commandos.

‘Inside NSG’ a 44-minute documentar­y, is a never-seen-before glimpse into the elite anti-terror force of India. Filmed with multiple cameras on ground and air, it is a look behind the scenes at the NSG, as a world class zeroerror force.

The overarchin­g story is of the efficiency of the many different competenci­es of the NSG. From the counter terror, and counter hijack operations; to the close protection force; and the stateof-the-art bomb detection and disposal squad and the national bomb data centre.

It also follows the story of a young officer who aspires to become a Black Cat Commando, as the National Security Guard commandos are called. The film follows his journey as he tries to clear the three-month Commando Conversion course followed by the six-week Unit induction course. The filming is raw, visceral and inspiring, leaving the viewer amazed at the strength and endurance required of an NSG Commando.

At every level, ‘Inside NSG’ shows the patriotism and bravery of a force like this one. A legacy forged with sacrifice and blood while protecting the nation. Besides 26/11 attacks, the film provides a brief glimpse into previous operations such as the Pathankot and Akshardham Temple incidents, highlighti­ng the crucial role played by the NSG in upholding national security.

“As NSG, we stand firm against terrorists who threaten the integrity of our nation. Through intense training, we forge ourselves to confront any adversity and execute counter-terrorism missions. We are glad to have a credible brand like National Geographic depict our efforts, as they capture the very essence and emotion of Sarvatra, Sarvottam, Suraksha which is NSGs motto. Their bold, powerful, and thought-provoking style of storytelli­ng unveils the true essence of being an NSG Commando,” said Director General, NSG.

A National Geographic spokespers­on said: “’Inside NSG’ is a part of our commitment to bring forward the best stories about our elite forces and provide our audience with a deeper understand­ing of the remarkable journey of the ‘Black Cats’.”v‘Inside NSG’ premiered on National Geographic in India on November 26.

 ?? ?? Personnel of the NSG - India’s crack anti-terrorist force. Pic: IANS
Personnel of the NSG - India’s crack anti-terrorist force. Pic: IANS

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