Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Police, NSG conduct anti-fidayeen mock drill in Kathua
Police and NSG teams in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, practiced a mock drill to get better at handling terrorist attacks and hostage situations.
They learned how to stop terrorists, rescue hostages, and safely handle bombs.
The exercise was led by the local police chief and included training on using high ground, strong weapons, and alarm systems.
After the practice, NSG officers gave tips to the police to help them be more ready for any future threats.
The goal was to make sure everyone is alert and prepared to quickly respond to any dangerous situation.
Police and NSG conducted a joint anti-fidayeen and anti-hostage mock drill in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.
The exercise was supervised by Kathua SSP Mohita Sharma and involved SOG Kathua and police personnel.
NSG demonstrated tactics for neutralizing terrorists, rescuing hostages, and defusing IEDs.
A detailed debriefing was conducted by NSG officers to enhance the preparedness of police and SOG teams.
Police were briefed on tactical use of heights, deployment of firepower, and functioning of alarm systems.
- Who
- Police and NSG personnel
- What
- Joint anti-fidayeen and anti-hostage mock drill
- When
- Friday, January 2
- Where
- Police stations in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To enhance preparedness against terror-related contingencies
- Location
- Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
- Organizations Involved
- Special Operations Group (SOG) Kathua, Police Personnel, NSG Commandos
- Supervisor
- Kathua SSP Mohita Sharma
- Purpose
- Enhance preparedness against terror-related contingencies
- Key Tactics Demonstrated
- Neutralising terrorists, hostage rescue, IED defusing
- Debriefing
- Conducted by NSG officers
- Focus Areas
- Operational preparedness, agility, response capabilities
- Additional Briefing Topics
- Tactical use of heights, deployment of firepower, alarm systems