The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) spearheaded a joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi on Monday, while Delhi Police conducted a separate but similar drill at the Taj Hotel in Chanakyapuri.
The large-scale security exercise was carried out under the direct supervision of the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Chief Airport Security Officer (CASO) of the Aviation Security Group (ASG) Delhi, aimed at testing emergency response systems and defence preparedness frameworks.
In a post on X, the CISF said, “Top officers from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and key aviation stakeholders participated and coordinated the drill operations to ensure maximum readiness.”
The post further stated: “The Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at IGI Airport, New Delhi, under the supervision of DIG/CASO ASG Delhi along with senior officers from CISF and stakeholders.”
It added: “Personnel from CISF, Delhi Police, NSG, BDDS, DFS, DIAL, BCAS, AAI and other agencies participated in the coordinated drill aimed at validating real-time crisis response mechanisms, strengthening inter-agency coordination and enhancing preparedness against emerging threats to airport security.”
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Sachin Sharma said the exercise at the Taj Hotel was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of tactical response, rescue operations, area domination, emergency evacuation procedures and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during a simulated terrorist attack scenario at a high-footfall public establishment.
Sharma added that several specialised units took part in the exercise, including the SWAT team, Special Cell, Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), Crime Team, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team, Delhi Fire Services and CAT Ambulance Services.
