Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI: In line with the directive issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, a large-scale civil defence mock drill was conducted today on the premises of the 10th Assam Police Battalion (APBn), Kahilipara, Guwahati.
The drill was part of a nationwide civil defence preparedness initiative, with similar exercises taking place simultaneously at 20 different locations across Assam.
Organised by the Director General of Civil Defence, Assam, in collaboration with District Administration, Kamrup (M), the mock drill commenced at 4 pm and witnessed the active participation of multiple emergency response agencies and security forces. The exercise was designed to test inter-agency coordination, rapid emergency response, and systems in place to address war-like scenarios.
The highlight of the event was an “Air Raid Simulation Exercise”, which focused on aerial threat response, mitigation strategies, civilian evacuation, and damage-control measures. The simulation was conducted under realistic conditions to enhance the operational readiness of both civil and security establishments.
Deba Prasad Misra, Secretary, Home & Political Department, Government of Assam, addressed the participants and observers at the event. Emphasising the importance of preparedness, he said, “Such mock drills are crucial for equipping both agencies and the public with the knowledge and confidence needed to respond swiftly in the event of disasters such as war or external aggression. I am confident that today’s exercise has significantly contributed to enhancing our state’s emergency response capability.”
Inspector General of Home Guards & Civil Defence Arabinda Kalita appealed to the members of the general public to remain vigilant and alert during times of emergency and extend their cooperation to the administration in dealing with situations such as air raids, etc.
Officials from the Assam Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire & Emergency Services, Health Department, and local civil defence volunteers participated in the exercise. The event was closely monitored by senior officials to assess the efficiency of response mechanisms and identify areas for improvement.
Inspector General of Police (Law & Order) Akhilesh Kumar Singh, District Commissioner (Kamrup Metro) Sumit Sattawan, Joint Commissioner of Police (Guwahati) Ankur Jain, and Mayor of Guwahati Municipal Corporation Mrigen Sarania were also present at the event.
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