India's elite counter-terrorism force -- the National Security Guard (NSG) -- today made its debut at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. A contingent of some 60 commandos in their black overalls and fully-armed gear marched on the Rajpath, giving ceremonial salute to President Pranab Mukherjee. The other commandos were on seven vehicles with hydraulic ladders mounted on them. NSG's anti-hijacking van 'Sherpa' - a bullet proof armoured vehicle that can withstand powerful explosions and can be driven under water and on steep inclines - also made its debut in the parade. ALSO READ: Burj Khalifa lights up in Tricolour to celebrate India's Republic DayALSO READ: PM Modi greets nation on 68th Republic Day

Source: India Today January 26, 2017 06:10 UTC