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Feb 2007

IAF deploys 'Garud' commandos at Aero India 2007

     Bangalore: The ongoing Aero India at the Yelahanka air base has been declared a high security zone and special elite commandos have been deployed to protect the air show from any possible terrorist attack. The action has been taken as a precautionary measure as the city is on the radar of many terrorist organisations. The Indian Air Force's (IAF) special commando force, Garud, has taken vantage positions and is guarding the place. The special forces have been deployed to specifically protect VIPs and elite delegates of the US and Israel . Commanding Officer- IAF Garud Special Forces, Squadron Leader B Ravindranath, said they commandos have been trained to tackle any untoward situation. The commandos are trained to face any kind of guerrilla techniques, he said. The team has been trained to be equally efficient on land, in air and in water. They have also been provided with heavy artillery and are skilled to react to any disaster within seconds. Security forces have left no stone unturned to make sure that Asia 's largest air show, Aero India 2007 passes off smoothly, without any terror related incident.
-Feb 11, 2007