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Security forces conduct anti-terror mock drill in Rajouri
Police officers and other safety helpers in a place called Rajouri practiced a big safety drill.
They pretended that two bad people attacked a road.
The police practiced catching the bad people and keeping everyone safe.
They also practiced helping people who might get hurt.
Many different teams worked together, like police, firefighters, and doctors.
They did this to get ready for a special trip called the Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra.
Many people will travel on that road for the trip.
The practice helps make sure everyone stays safe during the trip.
It is like a fire drill, but for staying safe from bad people.
Security forces and emergency teams held an anti-terror mock drill on the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway in Rajouri district on August 7.
The drill simulated an attack by two mock terrorists on the highway at Bagnoti Rajal in the Nowshera area.
Security personnel swiftly responded, neutralised both mock attackers and secured the area.
The joint exercise involved Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Fire and Emergency Services, and the Health Department.
The drill aimed to enhance inter-agency coordination and preparedness ahead of the Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra beginning August 17.
- Who
- Security forces and emergency services including Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Fire and Emergency Services, and the Health Department.
- What
- An anti-terror mock drill simulating a terrorist attack on a highway, with two mock terrorists neutralised by security personnel.
- Where
- Bagnoti Rajal in the Nowshera area, on the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- Friday, August 7, ahead of the Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra beginning August 17.
- Why
- To test and strengthen the response mechanism and inter-agency coordination for any terror-related contingency during the annual pilgrimage.
Key facts
- Event
- Anti-terror mock drill
- Date
- August 7 (Friday)
- Location
- Bagnoti Rajal, Nowshera, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Simulated Scenario
- Two mock terrorists attacking the highway
- Participating Agencies
- J&K Police, CAPFs, Fire and Emergency Services, Health Department
- Drill Activities
- Rapid deployment, area sanitisation, casualty evacuation, emergency response
- Related Event
- Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra beginning August 17
- Route
- Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch axis
Sources
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