Delhi Police and NSG Simulate Blasts, Hijackings in Independence Day Drill
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Why in news
Delhi Police and NSG conducted 'Sudarshan Shakti-V', a counter-terrorism exercise to assess security preparedness for Independence Day.
Background
The exercise took place from August 7 to August 8, involving simulated blasts, hijackings, and CBRNE attacks. Participating agencies included Delhi Police SWAT, NSG, Army, NDRF, CISF, and DMRC.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNSG: National Security Guard is a counter-terrorism unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- BodyNDRF: National Disaster Response Force is a specialized force for disaster management.
- FactCBRNE refers to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive threats.
- BodyCISF: Central Industrial Security Force is primarily responsible for guarding critical infrastructure.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of multi-agency coordination and joint exercises in strengthening India's internal security against unconventional threats like CBRNE and hijacking.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- inter-agency coordination
- technological integration
- public safety protocols
- threat assessment
Keywords: counter-terrorism · inter-agency synergy · CBRNE threats · internal security · preparedness
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