| Special Group | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1981–present |
| Country |  India |
| Branch | Research and Analysis Wing |
| Type | Special Forces[1] |
| Size | 4 squadrons (Each consisting of 100 operatives) |
| Headquarters | Sarsawa AFS, Uttar Pradesh[2] |
| Nickname(s) | The Mavericks[3] |
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. [4][Note 1] Its responsibilities include conducting operations with which the Government of India may not wish to be overtly associated.[2][5]
Established in 1981, it was raised in the following year under Project Sunray. Its existence was previously unknown to the public.[6][2] 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.
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