As per the district administration statement, The exercise was aimed to evaluate and ensure quick access of relief and emergency response teams to military installations during drone attack, as well as to equip the public with the skills to handle crises effectively. It added that the drill commenced at 8 PM with an alarm, prompting swift coordination among multiple agencies, including the Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade, district administration, Municipal Corporation (MC), police, health department, Civil Defence, NCC, Nehru Yuva Kendra and others. Organized by the district administration in collaboration with defense authorities, the exercise simulated a real-time emergency response.SDM Ludhiana (East) Jasleen Kaur Bhullar informed that an incident command post was promptly established within the complex where nodal officers from participating departments convened. “The fire brigade and NDRF conducted demonstrations on management techniques, while other teams showcased methods for rescuing and treating individuals during emergencies, emphasizing life-saving protocols”.Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain emphasized that the drill was designed to raise public awareness and ensure readiness for any district-wide emergeny.
