India, Sept. 8 -- By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): With preparations for hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital gathering momentum, India's elite federal counter-terrorism force, the National Security Guard (NSG), has stepped up its security preparedness under operation 'BRICS Kavach' to ensure a foolproof and multi-layered security arrangement for the high-profile event scheduled to be held this weekend.

As part of its specialised counter-terrorism and contingency response measures, the force has begun conducting mock drills as well as similar drills in close coordination with other security forces, including Delhi Police, aimed at safeguarding the summit venue, participating leaders and other high-...