The Special Operation Group (SOG) is an Indian elite paramilitary unit operating under the Odisha Police (OP). The force specializes in neutralizing terrorists, insurgents and extremists.[1] They are trained to execute rapid action under any circumstance; these are highly trained for field craft and jungle warfare as well.
The Special Operation Group (SOG) was formed in August 2004, under the Home Department of the Government of Odisha with the main objective of neutralizing any terrorist, insurgent, extremist groups operating in Odisha.[1]
Odisha Special Intelligence Wing (SIW), Bhubaneswar
The Special Operation Group, initially in 2004, had 543 active posts, but by 2009 it had grown to 1,370 personnel.[2] In 2018, former Director General of Police (Odisha) Sanjeev Marik disclosed that the force consisted of 3000 active personnel.[3]
Training
They receive training at SOG Training Centre in Chandaka, Bhubaneswar and also from the army base in Jabalpur.[4]
^ abcd"Formation of Special Operation Group (SOG) in the State to deal with extremist and terrorist activities - creation of posts thereof" (PDF). Government of Odisha. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
^"Orissa SOG without full-time head in fight against Naxals". The Indian Express. 3 November 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
^"Odisha mulling deployment of forces in western range areas". 14 July 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
^"Small force that provides the cutting edge". The Indian Express. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
March 04, 2023
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