SRINAGAR — Security forces on Friday conducted mock drills in Bandipora and Kupwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir to assess emergency response mechanisms and strengthen coordination among different agencies, officials said.
In Bandipora, a joint mock drill was conducted by Police, Army’s 13 Rashtriya Rifles and 45 Battalion CRPF near Markundal Chowk in Hajin area, they said.
The exercise was based on a simulated scenario involving an attack on a security checkpoint and was aimed at assessing the response mechanism and coordination among the participating forces to deal with any emerging security situation.
Separately, J&K Police conducted a contingency mock drill in Kupwara town to assess its emergency response capabilities and operational preparedness, officials said.
The exercise focused on testing response mechanisms, coordination, security arrangements, area domination and the management of unforeseen situations, they said.
Both exercises were conducted smoothly, with the drill in Kupwara taking place despite adverse weather conditions, officials added.
Such exercises are part of routine preparedness measures aimed at strengthening security arrangements and ensuring a high level of alertness among the forces. — (KIMS)