The elite unit of Delhi Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team has secured the first position in the firing category. This was at a high-stakes Clusterised Joint Counter Terrorism Training (CJCTT) Exercise. The National Security Guard (NSG) hosted the drill at its Manesar Training Centre.
The intensive two-week exercise concluded on September 6, 2025. It saw the participation of eight top counter-terror (CT) forces from various states and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). These included teams from BSF, SSB, CISF, Jammu & Kashmir Police, Chandigarh Police, Haryana Police, and UP ATS. The Delhi Police SWAT team, consisting of 18 commandos led by SI Arun Kumar, demonstrated exceptional marksmanship. The firing competition tested accuracy and control under diverse conditions. Commandos
fired day and night, from various positions and in different situations.
The overall exercise was part of a Ministry of Home Affairs mandate. Its aim is to enhance CT expertise across state and central forces. Drills included House, Bus, and Train Intervention. Slithering and emerging IED handling trends were also key focus areas. The emphasis was on hostage rescue and neutralising terrorists.The exemplary performance of the SWAT commandos has been officially recognised.
The Commissioner of Police, Delhi, and the Special CP/Special Cell rewarded the team. Supervisory officers were also felicitated. The recognition seeks to motivate the team for future performance. This achievement underscores the Delhi Police’s readiness to serve as a high-level first responder in any national crisis.