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Module -VI
Armed Forces in Internal Security
Armed Forces and itss
a vital role in eliminating the terrorists who attacked the base. Role in Internal Security

Intext Questions 18.2

1. What is the name of special force unit comprised of personnel from Indian Army
tasked with counter-terrorism and hostage rescue operations?
Note
2. Which is the amphibious special force unit of the Indian Navy tasked with
protecting Naval assets and counter terrorism operation?

3. What is the commando unit of the Indian Air Force tasked to secure vital airbases
and ground installations of the Air Force?

18.3 Indian Intelligence Agencies and India's Internal Security

Our Intelligence agencies play an important role in ensuring India's internal security.
The deadly threat of terrorism can only be prevented through an efficient intelligence
mechanism that shall form an essential part of our National Security.
For a Nation like ours, which is faced by multiple varieties of terrorism from both
internal and external sources, we have two specialised agencies to collect intelligence
from within India and outside India which are diagrammatically represented here for
you.

Fig 18.6 - India's Intelligence Agencies

18.3.1 Intelligence Bureau (IB)

IB is India's oldest intelligence agency formed in 1887 during the British colonial era.
It is India's internal security agency responsible for managing domestic threats. IB

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