Mock drill conducted at Dholewal

As part of ‘Operation Shield’, a mock drill was conducted in the Dholewal Military Complex late on Saturday evening. The exercise was aimed at evaluating and ensuring quick access of relief and emergency response teams to military installations during any drone attack, as well as to equip the public with skills to handle crises effectively.

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. Organised by the administration in collaboration with defence authorities, the exercise simulated a real-time emergency response. SDM Ludhiana (East) Jasleen Kaur Bhullar said 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, emphasising life-saving protocols.