Ground Zero real story: Who is Narendra Nath Dubey, the BSF officer who took down Ghazi Baba?
Narendra Nath Dubey, a brave Border Security Force officer, played a key role in one of India's most significant undercover missions, locating and eliminating Ghazi Baba, the chief architect of the 2001 Parliament attack. His remarkable yet largely untold story is now the focus of Ground Zero, with Emraan Hashmi portraying the fearless officer whose actions shaped India's anti-terror strategy. Here's the real story behind the film, which recently premiered on Prime Video.
Ground Zero real story
Ground Zero starring Emraan Hashmi is a tribute to Commandant Narendra Nath Dubey, a brave hero from the Border Security Force (BSF).
Who is Narendra Nath Dubey?
Narendra Nath Dubey, a highly honored officer of the Border Security Force (BSF), was at the forefront of one of India's boldest and most critical counter-terrorism operations. He spearheaded a covert mission in Kashmir with the objective of capturing or eliminating Ghazi Baba, a senior leader of the Pakistan-backed terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Ghazi Baba was the chief architect behind the 2001 Indian Parliament attack—which shook the nation and claimed several lives—and was also responsible for numerous other fatal attacks across India. Dubey and his team worked relentlessly, gathering intelligence, uncovering hideouts, and keeping Ghazi Baba's movements under close watch.
Ground Zero – Real Story of BSF Hero Narendra Nath Dhar DubeyJoined BSF in late 1990s; known for sharp field intelligence.Served as 2nd-in-Command during a top-secret mission.Led operation to eliminate Ghazi Baba, mastermind of 2001 Parliament attack.After 2 years of… pic.twitter.com/CkiVYfdjho
Rana Tahir Nadeem, better known as Ghazi Baba, was among the most wanted terrorists globally. In August 2003, following extensive surveillance and meticulous planning, the BSF initiated the final stage of their operation to capture him.
What happened to Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey after the attack?
He was struck by seven bullets during the operation, with one still embedded between his spine and lower abdomen. Remarkably, a bullet aimed at his chest was stopped by a medal he was wearing, narrowly missing his heart. In 2005, he was awarded the Kirti Chakra, the country's second-highest gallantry honour for his role in 'Operation Ghazi Baba'. He went on to serve in the BSF until his retirement in 2022.
Where to watch Ground Zero?
You can stream Ground Zero on Prime Video.
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