New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Aimed at strengthening security preparedness for the country's next-generation rapid transit infrastructure, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Monday began a six-day "X-BIS and Security Gadget Handling Course" for the personnel of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UP SSF), earmarked for deployment on the Namo Bharat Corridor under the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).
The specialized training programme began at the CISF unit DMRC, Training Cell 'Kavach', an institutional facility known for its expertise in metro rail and mass rapid transit security.
A total of 40 UP SSF personnel, including one officer of Commandant rank, are participating in the inaugural batch.
Initially,...