Garud Special Forces in action in Assam’s Jorhat, showcase technical abilities

Aug 22, 2023

Be it a task on land, water, or air, Indian Air Force’s Garud Commandos are experts in missions that include search and rescue operations, protection of critical Air Force bases, counter-terrorism operations. From air superiority to counter-terrorism operations, these commandos are trained to face any eventuality. In Assam's Jorhat district, the IAF showed strategic airlift of the Garud special forces unit. IAF inducted a Sukhoi-30 squadron at Jorhat Airforce Station in line with capacity-building in the eastern theatre. Squadron Leader Deepak Gurjar informed that Sukhoi-30 jets are sufficient to tackle any rival aircraft in dogfights. Being equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry; the Garud Commandos commandos are a nightmare for terrorists. The IAF raised the Garud Commando unit in 2004 with a primary aim to protect Air Force bases from the enemy’s attack. Their roles have changed, adding special reconnaissance missions and rescuing downed pilots from hostile territory. The Garud special forces have proven their mettle in terrorist operations in the Kashmir Valley and air base security.