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Guwahati: A large air strike mock drill was held today at the 10th APBn premises in Kahilipara, Kamrup (Metro). The Civil Defence organised the event with the support of the District Administration, DDMA Kamrup (M), Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Assam Police, Health Department, Civil Defence volunteers, NCC cadets, and many NGOs.
This mock drill followed the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which asked all districts across India to conduct similar drills. The aim was to improve the country’s overall emergency response system.
The mock drill started at 4:00 PM and focused on how different departments and agencies work together during an emergency. Teams practiced handling air raid situations, rescuing civilians, controlling damage, and giving medical help. The drill tested the speed and coordination between the police, fire service, health staff, and others.
The highlight of the drill was an Air Raid Simulation Exercise. This part of the drill looked very real and helped officers and volunteers prepare better for future threats.
Deba Prasad Misra, Secretary of the Home & Political Department, Government of Assam, spoke to the participants. He said, “These drills are very important. They help both the officials and the public learn how to act fast and correctly during disasters like war or air strikes. Today’s exercise has helped make Assam stronger in handling emergencies.”
Inspector General of Home Guards & Civil Defence, Arabinda Kalita, told people to stay alert during emergencies and help the administration when needed.
Many top officials watched the drill. They checked how well the teams responded and made notes to improve future drills. Senior officials present at the event included: Akhilesh Kumar Singh, IGP (Law & Order)Sumit Sattawan, Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup (M), Ankur Jain, Joint Commissioner of Police, Guwahati, Mrigen Sarania, Mayor of Guwahati Municipal Corporation
All the departments worked together smoothly during the drill. The exercise helped everyone understand their roles better and prepared them for real-life emergencies.
