Anti-Hijacking Mock Exercise conducted
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 29 2024: The Aerodrome Committee, under the chairmanship of N Ashok Kumar, Home Commissioner, successfully conducted an "Anti-Hijacking Mock Exercise" at Imphal International Airport.

The primary objective of this exercise was to evaluate the implementation of the Anti Hijacking Contingency Plan and to assess the preparedness, readiness, and response of all stakeholders involved in aviation operations at Imphal, said a statement issued by the Airport Director.

The exercise witnessed active participation from multiple agencies, including the State Police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Security Guard (NSG), Indian Army, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Intelligence Bureau (IB), CID, airline operators.

Airports Authority of India (AAI), and several other departments and agencies critical to handling hijacking situations, as outlined in the contingency plan, it said.

The exercise provided an opportunity to strengthen interagency coordination, enhance situational awareness, and ensure swift, effective responses to such critical scenarios, it said.

The Aerodrome Committee expressed satisfaction with the overall performance and highlighted the importance of regular mock drills to maintain a high level of operational readiness at all times, it continued.

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