National Security Guard conducts drill at star hotel in central Kolkata

KOLKATA: Soon after 10pm on Tuesday, the West Bengal government informs the Centre of a Mumbai-like terror strike in Kolkata. An unspecified number of terrorists have forced their way in to a star hotel in the heart of the city and are holding guests hostage. The Special Task Force (STF) of the Kolkata Police have cordoned off the area. The National Security Guard (NSG) hub on Badu Road near Kolkata has also been alerted. Commandos are busy with preparations and awaiting clearance from the ministry of home affairs.

The clearance arrives by 10.30pm and the Black Cats are on the move. Once at the hotel, the Kolkata Police share whatever details are available. The commandos study the layout of the hotel and prepare a strategy. The safety of all guests in paramount. The NSG then moves inside the hotel and skirmishes break out. After nearly three hours of action, that involves firefights and hand-to-hand combat, the threat is neutralised. The terrorists lie dead and all guests are safe. The first part of the drill is called off. A de-briefing to find out whether the drill went according to plan will take place back at base.

"This hotel was selected as it's location is unique. Unlike most other star hotels in Kolkata, it is located in a congested place in the heart of the city. There are a lot of people moving around throughout the day and till late in the evening. It is very difficult to sanitise the area or lay a perimeter. The strategy will have to be different. We have a highly-motivated and extremely well-trained team based at the NSG hub near Kolkata. They carry out drills at several locations including the Metro Railway and city highrises. The idea is to keep them prepared for any emergency," an MHA official said.

The hub hear Kolkata is in charge of nearly 12 states in the region. The present commanding officer Lt Col Rakesh Krishnan ensures that his men update their skills through routine exercises and drills. The colonel personally ensures that the commandos take up new challenges and learn how to tackle them. Though Krishnan was not available for comment, another official said: "I most drills, he is the one who heads the 'terrorists' and does everything within his power to outfox his men. In this way, they pick up new techniques and strategies. They learn to read the mind of the terrorist. Krishnan tells his men that they should always expect the unexpected."

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