ATS Goa, State Administration Conduct Rigorous Counter-Terrorism Drills with National Security Guards (NSG) in Goa

Goa State Central Library, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, and DoubleTree by Hilton,
NSG Guards intercept a perpetrator at gun point
NSG Guards intercept a perpetrator at gun point
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The elite Counter-Terrorist Force of the country, National Security Guards, Anti Terrorist Squad of the Goa Police, and all key stakeholders of the integrated counter-terrorism response system were rigorously tested through a series of high-intensity simulated terrorist incidents across Goa, including prominent locations like the Goa State Central Library, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, and DoubleTree by Hilton, as part of a crucial three-day counter-terrorism exercise led by NSG from 23 to 25 Oct 2024. This exercise was critical in achieving several goals, including streamlining drills, tactics, and procedures for counter-terrorism operations, while also evaluating the security of vulnerable and high-profile locations in the city.

The complex mock exercise involved a range of realistic terrorist strike scenarios, where all levels of responders—from initial action teams to the deployment of the State ATS and the final intervention by the federal counter-terrorism force NSG—were put to the test. The coordinated response to multiple potential attacks, including the simultaneous activation of several targets, was practiced by various agencies to improve the Counter-Terrorist Grid.

NSG Guards Caputred in action at the drill at Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa
NSG Guards Caputred in action at the drill at Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa

The specialised units of the Goa Police and civil administration played a pivotal role, fully integrated into the operations, rehearsing critical functions such as casualty management, traffic control, and logistical support, ensuring that all aspects of counter-terrorism preparedness were thoroughly tested.

This exercise has been instrumental in strengthening the overall counter-terrorism grid and enhancing the security of these highly sensitive and iconic sites.

ATS -GoaPolice along with the elite NSG completed an intense 3-day counter-terrorism exercise in Goa! Comprehensive mock drills and rehearsals were held to strengthen the counter-terrorism grid in Goa and enhance security at vital locations like the Central State Library and Basilica of Bom Jesus.

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