Following the Intelligence inputs of possible terrorist attack at busy markets in Delhi and in view of the prevailing security scenario, the Delhi Police conducted a mock drill exercise at Southeast Delhi’s Nehru Place Market.
Nehru Place complex is the largest market of Asia for computers in present scenario.
According to Kumar Gyanesh, the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Southeast district, to check preparation of police official and personnel in untoward situation and to check coordinated response from other agencies, a Mock Drill exercise was conducted on Saturday at Nehru Place Market, Kalkaji Delhi.
“Around 1,000 Government, Semi-Government and private offices and shops are situated in the complex. Mock Drill was started at 11.00 AM when a PCR call about a blast near Punjabi Khana Nehru Place Market was received at Kalkaji police station,” the Additional DCP said.
“Acting on the call, armed with sophisticated weapons and other equipments, immediately rushed to the spot and controlled the situation. The area was immediately cordoned off by Police teams. All four injured were rushed to ESIC Hospital and Apollo Hospital by PCR Van and ERV,” said the additional DCP.
“Continuous announcements were made by PA system so that people do not create panic. Local Police, SWAT team, District Disaster team, Special Cell staff, Civil Defence team, PCR vans, CATS Ambulance, Bomb Disposal Squad, Fire Brigade, Crime team and other agencies reached the spot in time and controlled the situation,” he added.