Gujarat govt plans 111 quick response teams to combat terror

The Gujarat government is planning to deploy 111 Quick Response Teams (QRTs) each consisting six highly trained commandos with state-of-the-art weapons and modern equipments.

The QRTs with armored carriers, sub-machine guns and hi-tech equipment would be stationed near sensitive areas and will be available on call 24×7 in three shifts.

According to police officials, each fighter operator will have a semi-automatic pistol as a personal side arm.