To strengthen the Special Operations Group with improved training and equipping skills, the Punjab government has appointed Brig (retired) Gautam Ganguly as Security Advisor (Training and Operations) in the rank of a Deputy Inspector General for three years.
Ganguly had served over 33 years in the armed forces, including four years on deputation with the National Security Guards (NSG) from 2015-19 as Commander handling counter-terror and anti-hijacking operations.
He was also involved in numerous operational deployments in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat, including the execution of Operation Dhangu (attack on Pathankot IAF Base).
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His operational expertise would benefit the operations and training of the Special Operations Group, the counter-terror force, a government statement said.
Ganguly is expected to lead operations and raids besides handling hostage situations, it added.
Sources: IANS