Tags: Kolkata , Bangalore , Chennai , Mumbai , Hubs , NSG

Mumbai, Dec 20: Decks have been cleared for setting up four NSG hubs in key metropolis including commercial capital Mumbai and IT city Bangalore to help mobilise commandos quickly during any crisis situations.

"Various steps have been initiated to remove logistical weaknesses in mobilising and deploying NSG and a decision has been taken to locate NSG units in hubs like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata," the Centre informed Bombay High Court in an affidavit.

The Union government and the Maharashtra government outlined the measures taken by them in reply to PILs by Society of Indian Law Firms and others in the backdrop of the Mumbai terror attacks.

Questions were raised on the delay in the arrival of NSG commandos in Mumbai from Delhi on the night of November 26 when the city was struck by terrorists.

They said a multi-pronged strategy to deal with terrorism is being followed and various measures to prevent and effectively combat terror acts is being taken.

The affidavit filed by the Union government stated that the various measures include setting up of National Security Guard (NSG) units in regional hubs, implementation of the 'Coastal Security Scheme' to ensure coastal security and setting up of Marine Commando Unit at each port along with Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad.

Further, in order to strengthen the capabilities of the states, India Reserve Battalions will be raised in most of the states with financial assistance from the central government, it said.

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