What is the full form of ATS?

ATS: Anti-Terrorism Squad

The full form of ATS is Anti-Terrorism Squad. It is a special police force in various states in India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and West Bengal. The functions of the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) are to obtain information on anti-national elements that work in any part of the country, Coordinate and exchange information with central information agencies, such as IB and RAW, To co-ordinate with similar agencies in other states, to track and eliminate the activities of the mafia and other organized crime syndicates, to detect counterfeit fraud and drug smuggling, etc.

ATS works in coordination with central government intelligence agencies, such as IB and RAW. The squad stopped several terrorist attacks in the country. ATS was founded in Maharashtra in 1990 by then Mumbai Additional Police Commissioner Aftab Ahmed Khan, popularly known as A.A. Khan. He was inspired by the SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team; A special police force established in the United States to control and combat modern terrorism. ATS officials have won 23 gallantry awards. The Mumbai ATS was involved in hostage rescue operations on November 26, 2008 at various locations in Mumbai, Maharashtra, including the 5-star hotels Taj and Oberoi Trident.

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