CISF conducts joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at Delhi's IGI Airport to test emergency preparedness
New Delhi, May 18
The Central Industrial Security Force spearheaded a joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Monday.
The large-scale security drill was organised under the direct supervision of the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) and Chief Airport Security Officer (CASO) of the Aviation Security Group (ASG) Delhi to test emergency response and defence preparedness frameworks.
In a post on X, the Central Industrial Security Force said, "Top officers from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and key aviation stakeholders participated and coordinated the drill operations to ensure maximum readiness."
The post further stated, "The Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at IGI Airport, New Delhi, under the supervision of DIG/CASO ASG Delhi along with senior officers from CISF and stakeholders."
"Personnel from CISF, Delhi Police, NSG, BDDS, DFS, DIAL, BCAS, AAI and other agencies participated in the coordinated drill aimed at validating real-time crisis response mechanisms, strengthening inter-agency coordination and enhancing preparedness against emerging threats to airport security," the post added.
The post further stated that, "The exercise highlighted swift response, seamless coordination and operational readiness, reaffirming CISF's commitment towards robust aviation security and national preparedness."
Earlier in March, CISF had conducted a joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at IGI Airport in Delhi to assess preparedness and enhance seamless inter-agency coordination against evolving security threats.
According to CISF, personnel from CISF (Quick Reaction Team, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, Dog Squad), Delhi Police, NSG, BCAS, DGCA, Delhi Fire Service, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (DIAL), and medical services participated in the exercise, demonstrating strong synergy and operational readiness.
CISF remains committed to ensuring safe and secure aviation operations through constant vigilance, alertness and coordinated action, the statement read.
The CISF undertakes the security of airports across India, as it was formed for the better protection and security of industrial undertakings owned by the Central Government.
CISF, in an X post, also assured security and seamless passenger facilitation at the newly inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar. "CISF stands firmly deployed, ensuring robust security architecture, seamless passenger facilitation and vigilant protection of critical infrastructure--securing the skies with unwavering commitment," the post read.
— ANI
Reader Comments
These mock drills are essential, but the real test is how quickly agencies respond when it's not planned. Coordination between CISF, Delhi Police, and NSG looked smooth here—hope it translates to real incidents. Security is not just about exercises; it's about constant vigilance. #AviationSecurity
Glad to see agencies taking airport security seriously. But I hope they also consider the passenger experience—during a real emergency, things can get messy. Maybe they should include crowd control drills with actual volunteers. Still, kudos to CISF for being proactive! 👏
This is reassuring, but what about smaller airports? Many regional airports lack resources and training. CISF should extend such drills to all major hubs, not just Delhi. Security is only as strong as the weakest link. Good start, but need more coverage.
Every time I fly from IGI, I feel safer knowing CISF is there. These mock drills show they're not complacent. But I hope they also focus on cyber threats and drone attacks—those are growing risks. Overall, good initiative. 🇮🇳
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