Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar presents 27 special composite group, National Security Guard Hub, Chennai, to Colonel Ankush Sharma. | Photo Credit: J. Johan Sathyadas Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday presented Unit Citations to Air Force Station Avadi and the 27 Special Composite Group (SCG) of the National Security Guard (NSG), Chennai.The Governor presented the Unit Citations during an event held at Bharathiar Mandapam in Lok Bhavan.
He said that presenting the Unit Citations to the two units was an honour for him, and hailed their collective spirit and unwavering commitment towards serving the nation.He said the people of the country had the highest regard for the Armed Forces personnel, who not only protected the country’s borders but also saved people during natural disasters. The Governor also expressed his wish that those aspiring to join government service must be required to undergo two years of military training to ensure dedication and discipline in service.Air Commodore Pradeep Sharma, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station, Avadi; Amit Pathak, Inspector General (Provisioning), NSG; Colonel Ankush Sharma, Group Commander, 27 SCG, NSG, Chennai; Sajjan Singh R.
Chavan, Secretary to the Tamil Nadu Governor; and officers of the Armed Forces were present. Published - November 05, 2026 12:17 am IST