New Delhi: A multi-agency mega mock exercise was carried out at Delhi's busy Rajiv Chowk metro station in the early hours of June 28, simulating a series of high-stakes emergencies to test the city’s preparedness.

Conducted between 1:05 AM and 4:25 AM, the drill simulated chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) attacks, a terror strike, a hostage crisis, and an IED explosion scenario. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness, response speed, and coordination of Delhi’s crisis management machinery in real time.

A total of 594 personnel from 14 agencies participated, including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), National Security Guard (NSG), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Delhi Fire Service, Medical Services, Delhi Police, Delhi Traffic Police, Delhi SWAT, DMRP, NDMC, and the Intelligence Bureau.

The exercise was overseen by top officials, including G Shivakumar, DIG/DMRC, and Ashok Jalwaniya, Senior Commandant, and concluded with a detailed debriefing session to assess outcomes and areas for improvement.

In a separate operation on Friday, joint teams of the NDRF, SDRF, and the Indian Army conducted a mock flood rescue drill at Bada Talab in Bhopal, simulating evacuation efforts involving stranded residents and flooded homes.

J N Kansotiya, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), said, “Our army and SDRF teams practised rescuing people trapped on islands or in houses surrounded by floodwaters. These drills ensure preparedness and save lives during real emergencies.”

Both drills underline the growing emphasis on multi-agency coordination, technological readiness, and rapid response in India's evolving emergency preparedness landscape.
(With ANI inputs)