Indore, Oct 23 (NVI): A counter-terrorism mock exercise was conducted at Indore airport to assess operational preparedness and inter-agency coordination in responding to a simulated terrorist attack and hostage situation, officials said.
Personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Security Guard (NSG), Airports Authority of India (AAI), Indore Police, Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Army Para Commandos, airport fire services, state Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), medical teams, Intelligence Bureau and district administration participated in the exercise.
The exercise aimed to evaluate the response mechanisms of various agencies and strengthen coordination in dealing with potential counter-terrorism contingencies at the airport.
The drill also focused on enhancing operational readiness and ensuring an effective, coordinated response during emergency situations involving terrorist threats and hostage scenarios, officials said.—(NVI)
