Defence Security Corps

Before World War II, the regular army units, garrison troops, watch and ward wings, and chowkidars were tasked toprovide security cover for various defence installations.

The Corps was initially formed as ‘Defence Department Constabulary’ on 25 April 1947 with police titles and badges of rank.

In 1948, the force was renamed as ‘Ministry of Defence Security Corps (MDSC)’ with military titles and badges of rank.

The DSC personnel perform duties and functions of armed security staff, static guards, searchers, escorts, and mobile patrols by night and day.

The DSC soldiers held on to their post and relentlessly continued to direct the firepower on the terrorists till all of them were killed.

Statue at DSC Centre, Kannur Cantonment . "Naam, Namak Aur Nishan," is an ethos that calls upon Indian soldiers to strive for the good name of their country, the salt that they have partaken and the glory of the national flag/regimental standard, to the extent of making the supreme sacrifice of their lives when required.