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Delhi Midnight Mock Drill: A large-scale multi-agency silent mock drill took place at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station in Delhi during the early hours of June 27-28, from 1:05 AM to 4:25 AM. The exercise aimed to evaluate the readiness and coordination of various agencies in handling major emergencies. Officials reported that the drill tested responses to high-risk scenarios including terrorist attacks, hostage situations, IED blasts, and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) threats, according to ANI.

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A total of 594 personnel took part in the exercise, involving multiple agencies including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), National Security Guard (NSG), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Delhi Metro Rail Police (DMRP), Delhi Fire Service, Medical Services, District Collectorate Department (DCD), Delhi Traffic Police, Delhi SWAT, Delhi Police, New Delhi Municipal Committee (NDMC), and the Intelligence Bureau.

Senior officials, including G. Shivakumar, DIG of DMRC, and Ashok Jalwaniya, Senior Commandant, were present during the exercise. The mock drill concluded with a debriefing session led by senior officers from the participating units.

Additional Chief Secretary (ACS, Home) J N Kansotiya said, "Today, a mock drill was conducted by our Army and SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) team. Efforts were made to deal with flood situations and to rescue people affected by them. Different situations were created in this mock drill, such as rescuing someone stuck on an island or trapped in a house surrounded by water or trees. Our army personnel performed the exercises in the mock drill."

Earlier, a joint team comprising the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Indian Army conducted a mock drill focused on flood prevention and rescue operations at Bada Talab in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday.

The exercise aimed to ensure a swift and coordinated response during emergencies, improve the efficiency of rescue and relief efforts, and strengthen cooperation among the various agencies involved. The team demonstrated relief, search, and rescue operations based on a flood scenario.

During the drill, personnel practiced handling emergency situations such as evacuating people stranded on the island, rescuing those trapped in houses or trees, and carrying out saves using boats and ropes. The NDRF, SDRF, and Army teams showcased their preparedness by utilizing flood relief equipment and modern rescue techniques.

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The civil administration collaborates with the Army during field operations whenever necessary, which greatly aids in saving lives. The SDRF also benefits from this support, officials noted.

(With ANI Inputs)