NSG: Mumbai operation heroes lead Black Cats in Hyderabad

By U Sudhakar Reddy

The commandos who shot down the terrorists during the Taj Hotel and Nariman House siege in Mumbai last November will head the National Security Guard hub in the cityBrigadier Subash Rangi and Lt Col. Sandeep Sen, who took part in Operation Black Tornado following the November 26 terror attack, will be leading the team of 250 NSG commandos to protect the city against jihadi terrorists as well as Maoists“We will be dealing with counter terrorism and counter hijack operations,” said Brig. Rangi. “We are not going to say that we will not touch left wing extremism. In case a situation of specific nature comes up like a hostage situation we will be dealing with it.” The local NSG hub will be covering Hyderabad and nearby areas and other cities within the State“If there are incidents in places such as Nellore and Tirupati the NSG hub in nearby Chennai will be called in,” said Brigadier Rangi. “Some part of Orissa is closer to Andhra and so Hyderabad will be dealing with it.” During operations, the NSG hub will be using facilities of the Army, Navy, BSF and CRPF. “In case of deficiencies we will take the help of Delhi or neighbouring hubs,” he said. “The response time will be decreased. Soon after the construction at Trimulgherry is completed we will move to that place.” Meanwhile, sources said the NSG is unlikely to take up the protection of Tirupati temple. “I will not be able to comment on that at this time,” said BrigRangiThe Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, will be unfurling the NSG flag at R-40, CISF barracks, in Old Airport at Begumpet on WednesdayThe decision to set up NSG hubs at important cities was taken following the 26/11 strikes.