Bengaluru: The Karnataka police have formed a Special Weapon and Tactics Team (SWAT) in state’s capital to curb any unexpected incident in Bengaluru city known as the 'Silicon Valley' of the country.
As per IANS report, joint Commissioner Sandeep Patil said, “The SWAT team will respond to emergency situations, special duties, terrorist and naxal activities, anti-social activities, protection of state and natural resources, and ensure security. They will also be deputed for security at international programmes,” he added.
The SWAT team has been carved out of the City Armed Reserve (CAR) unit. It will consist of eight Reserve Sub Inspector (RSI) and 60 staff members. The team will get eight weeks special training from Union government for counter-terrorism and internal security division at Agara Centre in Bengaluru.
The team is being formed under the supervision of Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Internal Security, and Joint Commissioner (Crime).
The SWAT team will complete training in two months and will be deputed across the city, said Joint Commissioner Sandeep Patil.
"The SWAT team will only operate in Bengaluru city. This is going to be a special unit with CAR. It can do a recce of vital installations and also enables quick deployment," Patil added.
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