Under Operation Abhyas in Ranchi, the District Administration successfully conducted a mock drill in Doranda area for civil safety in case of disaster. As per the instructions of the Home Ministry, Government of India, the mock drill was started at Mecon Bhawan, Doranda as soon as the siren rang at 4:00 pm under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate-cum-District Disaster Officer, Ranchi, Manjunath Bhajantri and Senior Superintendent of Police, Ranchi, Chandan Sinha. The mock drill was conducted by the District Administration while ensuring that people face minimum inconvenience and emergency services are not disrupted.
During the mock drill, rescue operation was carried out jointly by NDRF, Police-Administration, Fire Brigade, Ambulance/Medical Team, NCC. Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate-cum-District Disaster Officer, Manjunath Bhajantri informed that during the mock drill, about 250 people were evacuated safely from the affected area, 9 people were injured (fake), out of which one was in critical condition. The seriously injured (fake) person was shifted to the medical camp set up in the BMP school.
During the mock drill, the Doranda area was completely blacked out. The district administration had made people aware of the mock drill through various means. Till 7:00 pm, people in the Doranda area kept the lights of their houses off. The changes in the traffic system were complied with by the people, the use of vehicle lights was also negligible. Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate-cum-District Disaster Officer Manjunath Bhajantri appreciated the cooperation of the general public during the mock drill.
DIG-cum-Senior Superintendent of Police, Ranchi Mr. Chandan Sinha told that during the mock drill, the response of NDRF, police-administration, fire brigade, ambulance/medical team, NCC was better. He also appreciated the cooperation of the people.
Meanwhile, in response to a directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, students of DPS Ranchi actively participated in a nationwide civil defence mock drill on Wednesday. The primary objective of the drill was to enhance preparedness in the event of air raids and to practice blackout protocols, as part of heightened security measures being implemented across the country.
Students from both the Primary and Secondary wings took part in the drill with great enthusiasm and discipline. The exercise included simulations of air raid alarms, during which students were trained to take cover under desks, near wall corners and at other designated safe spots within the school premises. Additionally, they were instructed on the importance of immediately turning off all lights during a blackout to avoid detection during such emergencies.
Teachers also took part in the drill and played a vital role in guiding and reassuring the students throughout the exercise. The coordinated effort between staff and students highlighted the school’s commitment to national safety protocols and emergency preparedness.