First Quick Reaction Teams for Gujarat coast

Spokesperson of BSF,DIG Intelligence,K Srinivasan,when contacted at his Delhi office said,This is the first time that the force has decided to create QRTs of specially-trained commando groups for creek and marine related operations. Senior officers said the teams will include handpicked trained BSF commandos selected on the basis of their swimming and marine diving performance,capacity to work in the rough creek area and terrain and firing abilities. These QRTs will consist of six commandos headed by an Assistant Commandant. They will remain attached to the three Floating Border Out Posts BOPs in the creek area and will operate from special speedboats, an officer said.