Mock anti-terrorist drills at Delhi Airport to examine crisis preparedness

Mock drills to counter terrorist attacks were conducted at Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital on Sunday.

Multiple security and emergency response agencies, led by CISF Quick Reaction Team (QRT), executed the exercise.

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A high-threat scenario was simulated commencing with alert initiation, followed by a coordinated tactical action for threat neutralisation. The drill was designed to enhance aviation security, enhance tactical preparedness, and evaluate real-time crisis response mechanisms.

Delhi Police, National Security Guard (NSG), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Delhi Traffic Police, Fire Services, medical teams, and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) were the other agencies that participated in the mock exercise.

The operation concluded with a comprehensive debriefing session, focusing on lessons learned and improvements required, keeping room for a feedback system.

Highlighting the importance of such exercise, CISF on its official X handle wrote, “Such joint exercises are vital in testing real-time crisis response, sharpening inter-agency synergy and reinforcing collective preparedness to counter the emerging threats to aviation security.” The mock drill not only tested tactical efficiency but also measured the speed of communication, decision-making, and deployment across multiple units.

To avoid inconvenience to the passengers, prior information was provided to the Airport authorities for the smooth running of the operations despite the drill.

Security experts emphasized that such inter-agency exercises are crucial in the face of evolving global terror threats and increasing challenges to civil aviation hubs. Regular drills also help in refining coordination between ground forces, intelligence units, and crisis management teams.

The CISF reiterated its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security at India’s busiest airport, ensuring both preparedness and public confidence in the nation’s aviation safety framework.