This conglomerate serves to protect the Prime Minister, SPG is known for its motto "Shauryaam Dattavam Surakshaam" (Bravery, Charity and Protection). The uniform code of these commandos is black
In 1984, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her own security guard, After this, the security of important people holding important positions like the Prime Minister became an important issue
After that in the year 1985. The committee proposed to create a Special Protection Unit (SPU). SPG was formed on 8 April 1985
Commandos are selected from the Indian Police Force (IPS), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo Tibetan Border Police or Indian Army
According to the guidelines of the Home Ministry issued in 2023, an officer of Indian Police Service not lower than the rank of Additional Director General of Police i.e. ADG can be appointed to the post of Chairman of SPG
How is commando selection done, How do they work?
Training section, intelligence section, IT & Support Staff, operation and Communication department