PM Modi, Amit Shah greet NSG on its raising day

A central agency, the National Security Guard (NSG) is an elite counter-terrorist force which is used in exceptional circumstances.

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday greeted the National Security Guard (NSG) on its raising day, and said the country is proud of its efforts to keep India safe and secure.

"On their Raising Day, greetings to @nsgblackcats personnel and their families. NSG plays a crucial role in India's security apparatus. It has been associated with utmost courage and professionalism. India is proud of NSG's efforts to keep India safe and secure," Modi tweeted.

While Shah said NSG's unparalleled capabilities to handle all odds make them a distinguished force in the world.

"Greetings to National Security Guard on their 36th Raising Day. Their unparalleled capabilities to handle all odds makes them a distinguished force in world," Shah tweeted.

He further said that the NSG is an elite force, which has always protected the nation with its bravery, courage, and dedication.

"They always protected the nation with their bravery, courage and dedication. India is proud of our elite force," he added.

A central agency established in 1984, NSG is popularly known as the Black Cats - is an elite striking force in the country - trained and equipped to handle situations like a terrorist attack, hijacking, and hostage captivity.

(With PTI and ANI inputs)