A multi-agency counter-terrorism mock exercise was conducted at Srinagar Airport on Thursday to assess emergency response preparedness and coordination among security and aviation stakeholders, officials said.
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), at Srinagar Airport conducted the annual counter-terrorist mock exercise in coordination with CRPF, local police, Airports Authority of India (AAI), and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), among other agencies.
The exercise evaluated response protocols through the coordinated deployment of specialized units, real-time scenario simulation, and comprehensive testing of actions as per the Counter-Terrorist Contingency Plan, including communication channels, evacuation drills, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms, a statement by the CISF said.
“Such exercises play a vital role in enhancing operational readiness by identifying potential gaps, strengthening response capabilities through practical training, and reinforcing collective vigilance and synergy among all airport security stakeholders,” it added.
Srinagar Airport located in the Budgam district on the outskirts of Srinagar serves both civilian and military operations and is among the strategically significant airports in northern India. Given its sensitive location, it operates under heightened security protocols.
