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IntelliBriefs: Why India looks at Germany for new anti-terror blueprint
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- It is one country that has not witnessed a major terrorist attack since the 1972 Munich Games, has thwarted seven major attempts since 9/11 and works an efficient system despite high threats given some of its own citizens converted to Islam and received training Pakistan and Afghanistan for attacks inside Germany
- And most significantly, Germany too has a federal system of governance with its 16 states responsible for law and order issues as in India.
- Other countries of similar importance would be US, UK, Israel and France from an Indian perspective.
- As a result, GSG-9 remains a small force of 274 personnel unlike the NSG that has grown well beyond 8000. GSG-9 officials say a smaller number helps retain the elite character and the SWAT teams are able to provide the numbers when needed.
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