Special Group (India)
| Special Group | |
|---|---|
Special Group insignia | |
| Active | 1981–present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Research and Analysis Wing |
| Type | Special Forces |
| Size | 4 squadrons (Each consisting of 100 operatives) |
| Headquarters | Sarsawa AFS, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nickname(s) | The Mavericks |
The Special Group (SG) is the black ops unit of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), the foreign intelligence agency of India. It is responsible for covert and paramilitary operations and is known as 4 Vikas, 22 SF and 22 SG. Its responsibilities include conducting operations with which the Government of India may not wish to be overtly associated.
Established in 1981, it was raised in the following year under Project Sunray. Its existence was previously unknown to the public. There are a total of four SG squadrons ,with each squadron consisting of four troops and each troop consisting of 25 personnel. Each troop has a specialized skill-set. SG draws its personnel from all the branches of Indian armed forces, primarily from the Special Forces.