Anti-Hijacking Mock Exercise Held at Nagpur Airport
Nagpur, India: On March 7, a detailed anti-hijacking mock drill took place at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur. The primary goal of the exercise was to assess the readiness and effectiveness of CISF personnel and other security agencies stationed at the airport.
The annual anti-hijacking mock drill was conducted under the guidance of Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Singal and CISF Deputy Commandant Jitendra Singh Rathore. A range of agencies, such as CISF, Nagpur Police, Fire Services, State Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), MIL, and other emergency response teams, participated in the drill.
Key objectives of the mock exercise:
- Assessing emergency response time and coordination between security forces
- Enhancing preparedness to handle potential hijacking scenarios
- Testing communication channels between different agencies
- Identifying operational gaps and areas for improvement
These mock drills are essential for ensuring passenger safety and strengthening airport security measures. Authorities highlighted the importance of conducting regular exercises to keep security personnel vigilant and adequately prepared to handle any real-world emergencies efficiently.
