New Delhi. 29 July 2019. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy flagged in Mt Everest Expedition of NSG. He was given detailed briefing on the working of the NSG by Director General, Sudeep Lakhtakia.
He also addressed the Commandos of NSG Mt. Everest Expedition team, who scaled the Mt. Everest during the month of May, 2019. A total of 11 Commandos summited the Mt Everest in maiden attempt and unfurled National & NSG flag on the highest peak on the earth.
In his address, the MoS appreciated the achievements and operational capabilities of NSG during operations Ashwamegh in Amritsar, Vajra Shakti at AkshardhamTemple, Black thunder during 26/11 and Dhangu Suraksha at Pathankot which made the Nation proud and citizen feel more secure. He also appreciated the successful Summit of Mt Everest by team of “Black Cats’’. He also expressed his deep appreciation for the NSG Mt Everest Expedition team and congratulated the DG and entire NSG team for achieving heights of excellence in all professional fields.
Minister witnessed demonstrations presented by Commandos depicting the scenarios in House intervention, counter Terrorism Ops, Close protection, BD, K-9 followed by display of Modern weapons & equipment used in counter insurgency operations was highly appreciated by the MoS. He made the stand of the union government clear that all kinds of internal security problems will be handled with firmness.
The minister also said the government will provide all kinds of technical gadgets, modern weaponry for the troops and also will look after all the welfare issues of NSG. He also joined the troops for interaction with the former DGs, Jawans & Officers of NSG.
