Archive · 24 May 2025
Kolkata Airport Conducts Anti-Hijack Drill to Test Readiness
Imagine a plane was hijacked, but it was just a practice run.
At Kolkata airport, commandos pretended to save people from two "bad guys" who took over a plane.
The drill involved commandos, police, and other teams working together.
They negotiated with the "hijackers" and freed all the "passengers".
They checked how fast they could react and fix any problems.
It helps everyone know what to do if a real hijacking happens and keeps travelers safe.
Commandos conducted an anti-hijack drill at Kolkata airport.
The drill simulated a hijacking scenario on a flight from Raipur to Guwahati.
200 people participated in the exercise, including various security agencies.
Negotiations were simulated, with one passenger released for medical attention.
Deficiencies were noted and will be addressed before the next drill in six months.
- Who
- Commandos, security agencies
- What
- Anti-hijack drill
- When
- An hour-long operation
- Where
- Kolkata Airport
- Why
- To test and improve security response capabilities
- Location
- Kolkata Airport
- Event
- Anti-hijack drill
- Participants
- 200 people
- Time
- Hour-long operation
- Agencies Involved
- IB, NSG, Eastern Command, CISF, Police