NSG commandos debut at Republic Day parade
In a first, the National Security Guard (NSG) commandos participated in the Republic Day parade. While a contingent of some 60 commandos in black overalls and full-armed gear marched at the Rajpath, several commandos were on seven vehicles with hydraulic ladders mounted on them. Further, NSG's anti-hijacking van 'Sherpa', a bullet-proof armoured vehicle, also made its debut in the parade.
India's elite counter-terrorism force -- the National Security Guard (NSG) -- today made its debut at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.A contingent of some 60 commandos in their black overalls and fully-armed gear marched on the Rajpath, giving ceremonial salute to President Pranab Mukherjee.The other commandos were on seven vehicles with hydraulic ladders mounted on them.