Drill ensures op continuity at city airport & railways
Bhopal: A civil defence drill took place at Bhopal Airport. The AAI fire brigade and CISF personnel executed rescue operations effectively while maintaining safe operations at the airport's technical building and ATC tower.The technical building and ATC tower serve as crucial operational centres for the airport. This exercise aimed to verify the continuity of safe and uninterrupted operations at these facilities during emergencies.From 7:30 pm to 7:42 pm, following a siren, all facilities, including outlets and offices in the terminal building, technical building, ATC tower, and the entire airport premises, had their lights switched off.CISF maintained safe operations in the terminal building during the blackout, ensuring passenger comfort and operational continuity. Passengers remained calm and cooperative with CISF throughout the exercise. Airport Director Ramji Awasthi, CISF Deputy Commandant, and other officials were present in the terminal building during the blackout. Simultaneously, the ATC Incharge at the tower and CNS Incharge at the Communication Centre ensured the smooth continuation of all activities. Airport Director Awasthi expressed gratitude to the travellers for their cooperation during the drill.A Civil Defence Mock Drill was conducted at the Bhopal Railway Divisional Manager office on Wednesday. Civil Defence Inspector General Yashwant Singh Parihar headed the exercise. He initially briefed the assembled departmental staff about protocols during air attack red alerts. He also provided comprehensive details about the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
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