NSG Wraps Agni Pariksha-XII and Visfot Kavach-X, Bringing Together 850 Personnel and 44 Teams at Manesar
The National Security Guard (NSG) has concluded two weeks of joint counter-terrorism and counter-IED exercises at Manesar Garrison, bringing together 44 teams and approximately 850 personnel from various security forces. The national-level exercises, Agni Pariksha-XII and Visfot Kavach-X, ended on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Conducted under the aegis of the NSG Training Academy, the annual programme included 24 teams in Agni Pariksha-XII and 20 in Visfot Kavach-X. Twenty-one K9s also took part.
The exercises provided a shared platform for participating forces to exchange operational experience, strengthen coordination and develop a clearer understanding of joint counter-terrorism and counter-IED operations.
Agni Pariksha-XII focused on counter-terrorism preparedness, with an emphasis on coordinated participation, integrated responses, tactical proficiency and interoperability in dealing with complex terrorist threats.
Visfot Kavach-X addressed threats from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), an area of particular concern for forces operating in sensitive and high-risk environments. The participation of 21 K9s also highlighted the role of trained canine teams in specialised security work, including explosive detection and related operational tasks.
At the closing ceremony, the Director General of the NSG stressed the importance of jointness, integration and operational synergy in counter-terrorism and counter-IED work. He also called for collective learning, innovation and the exchange of operational best practices to improve forces’ ability to respond to emerging security challenges.
The DG reaffirmed the NSG’s role as a common national platform for collaboration among forces and for strengthening the collective capabilities of India’s security establishment.
The exercises brought personnel from multiple forces together to share specialised expertise, build professional relationships and improve mutual understanding of operational procedures. Their conclusion reflects the emphasis on coordinated training and integration across security agencies as they prepare to address complex and evolving threats through greater cooperation.
