In order to check the preparedness for rescue operation during any untoward incident, the South East Central Railway (SECR) Bilaspur Division along with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Tuesday conducted a mock drill at Korba station.
As per information received, under this drill, a situation of explosives kept at Railway station was created and information in this regard was given to concerned Railway authority following which rescue operation was started. After being informed about explosives at the Railway station, a Bomb Disposal Squad rushed to the station and successfully defused the bomb placed during the drill.
Similarly, a situation of explosion leading to massive fire was created in a coach of link Express to check the preparedness of rescue team, officials stated.
Along with NDRF personnel, the Railway rescue team displayed skills by rescuing ‘human-models’ from window and roof and making other requisite arrangements within a short span of time.
The situation created during the drill was commendably dealt by the rescue team by deploying modern techniques of disaster management, equipment and manpower, which played a crucial role in relief and rescue operation, said officials.
Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Bilaspur Ravindra Goyal accompanied by other officials of the division were present during the drill.